Ripple Water

13

"Let go of me" I said softly but firmly.

His eyes are cold looking at me. His hand held me strong, like an iron shackle that made me cramped. "I said let me go"

A hand pulled me in the opposite direction. When I turned around I was surprised to find out the owner of the hand.

"Prince Sera"

Prince Sera appeared suddenly. His presence surprised me even more. Wasn't he on the outskirts of the capital. Did he hear about Prince Riana and immediately returned.

The King and Prince Arana appeared looking at us from a distance. I get worried if there is a dispute. Reverend Serfa was keeping a tight guard beside him. Anticipate if there is a commotion.

"Take Him off" Prince Riana touched my hand which Prince Sera tightly grasped so that his grasp slipped. Without stale Prince Riana pushed me into the carriage. Then he came up with me. Both of my hands were firmly held together like steel shackles that prisoners used to wear.

"Excuse me Prince Sera" Prince Riana said directly as the train began to run. Prince Sera was silent. Look at us with a blank look. Scared me. He's not like he used to be.

The carriage moved out the palace gate.I brushed off Prince Riana's hand but He again blocked my hand, even his grip stronger than before. I turned my face away when I realized Prince Riana's cold gaze, looking out the window. Found Prince Sera still staring at us. Both of his hands were clenched on the side of his body. I will never forget the face of Prince Sera back then.

The train keeps on going. We just stopped to eat and poop. After that, we walked back to the land of Garduete. All that time I just kept quiet and didn't want to say anything. When we got to the border, we stopped at a small palace. I changed clothes and cleaned myself. Intentionally I didn't let the waiter in. I want to be alone.

The water in my head helps me clear my mind. What I was expecting. I can't avoid Prince Riana. I don't know how to deal with it. Why did the shadow of him kissing another woman keep showing in my head. I tried so hard to get it out of my head, but it just kept coming every time I saw Prince Riana.

My feelings are mixed. I wanted to get angry and reconcile him but, I realized I had no right to it. He's a Prince of tahtah. Having many women is common in his life. I exhaled. Realize I've been standing there for too long looking at my reflection from the mirror. The former kiss of Prince Sera has disappeared without a trace. I was wearing the nightgown that the servant had provided before He came out. Looks like tonight we'll stay here to rest.

I finished getting dressed and combing my hair. Walk out to the room. Surprised when I saw Prince Riana already in the room. He stood up while looking at the view from the window. This palace is on a cliff, heard the waves from a distance. In his hand he held a wine glass. His eyes straight ahead. He seemed to think of something. I closed the door, her voice making Prince Riana turn away. He already realized my presence here.

I put my foot up, walked around ignoring it. But he approached me first. With a quick movement he blocked my arm. Forcing me to see it.

"Take Me off" I said annoyed when He would not let me go and blocked me from being strong.

"I want to talk to you" Prince Riana pulled me over. Not paying attention to my rejection. I was forced to sit on the sofa by the burning fireplace.

"I don't have anything to talk about"

"really ?" Ask Prince Riana cynically. He was standing near me. Like intimidating. I feel uncomfortable in this situation. I have to be careful. If I say it wrongly it will be fatal for me. "Unfortunately, I don't feel that way"

The prince was crouching near me. The smell of his breath felt on his cheeks. I turned my face away, not wanting to be tempted by it.

"Sakit, lepaskan Aku"

"Tell me Yuki, what is your purpose in returning to this world only to meet Sera"

"Take me off"

"Say Yuki" snapped Prince Riana roughly. I looked at him full of anger. His hand still gripped both of my cheeks. Like he wanted to strangle me. "Why come back, you're headed for Argueda. Tell me"

"It's none of your business" I said at last.

The prince let go of his rough grip. He laughed cynically. "It's none of my business ?" Ask again in a sarcastic tone.

"Our relationship is based only on the fact that I am the future Queen appointed by the gods. Besides, we have absolutely no relationship at all. I hope the Prince understands"

The prince again blocked my shoulder. He looked at me full of anger. Scared me.

"What's wrong with you?, why are you like this Yuki"

I'm like this because I saw you kissing another girl. I was very angry and uncomfortable.

But I didn't say it and chose to be quiet. Prince Riana was getting angry seeing me shut up.

"Is it because of Sera?, you're back because of her right ?"

I'm staying quiet.

"good. You keep your silence" The prince stood in front of me. He loosened his clothes. I looked at him dumbly.

"What are you doing ?" Manya surprised.

"You said we had no relationship, right ?. Maybe, you need to be reminded what our real relationship is like"

I felt frozen when I heard it. When my consciousness recovered I stood up. But the Prince blocked my hand. I fell back on the sofa. Both my hands are in the stranglehold of Prince Riana. He was above me. I swallowed spit. Too late to realize, I've lured his emotions too far.

Prince approaches. I turned my face away, refused. Both of my hands were blocked pretty strong. I can't break away.