Ripple Water

15

Unknowingly I counted in my heart.

I'm not sure.

I tried counting again. But...

I took the pregnancy test kit that Aunt Sheira brought me. It's impossible but...

I'm a week late. When I was brought here I was fertile. Therefore the Kingdom of Argueda to provide stimulant drugs for Prince Sera, hoping We soon get offspring. Yet...Is possible.

I closed the medicine box upset about my own thoughts. Put it in a drawer near me. Next I took out and arranged the items I brought from my world there into Prince Riana's room.

Prince Riana won't be angry just because I added a little of my stuff in her room. I picked up the book in the box when two envelopes fell at my feet. I recognized the letter on the envelope as my mother's writing. There's my name there written by my mom. Reflex I took it and opened the envelope.

Letter to me.

Why did Aunt Sheira just give it to him. There's Aunt Sheira's handwriting on the envelope behind her.

Your mother once told you to give it to you when you were 21. But I think it's time for you to know the truth.

The truth....

I opened my mom's letter with curiosity.

*Yuki, though,

When you read this letter, I am no longer in the world. I have a hunch I'll leave you soon. Sheira says I'm just too worried, but I know very well who I am. I'm writing this letter, 'cause I know in a minute you know who we are and you're back in the world. How's your dad ? Do you like it. Don't let him go crazy for his work.

Do you also know who you are and what your abilities are. Use it all well. Life in the kingdom is very hard. I hope you can live it well

Oh yeah, have you met your fiance ?. He's a very nice guy. You'd be happy if you were with him. Mama sure it*

I'm sighing. What Mama doesn't know is that I turned out to be the woman that the god chose to be the Queen Candidate of Prince Riana. What if Mom finds out. What advice can be given to me for the situation I am in.

Did your father tell you about your brother too ?.

I cringe. Older brother. I have an older brother ?. Dad never told me. Not even Rena. I didn't know I still had a family.

I remember, Mom and Dad met when both of them were heartbroken. So this is the story of Dad. I'm starting to understand.

Please take care of your father and your brother. Mama's sure you can do it. Your brother's a little tough but he's not a bad guy.

I might have to go to Dad's house and find out more about my brother if I had the chance.

Yuki, when you live in our home world, I'm sure you'll have a lot of hard times. But I'm sure you'll be able to get through it. You will also hear about me. I'm writing this letter so you know what's really going on. Hopefully after this you can forgive that person like Mama who has forgiven him for a long time.

Who ?

Before meeting your father. I have gone through many difficulties of my own. One of them I love a young man. He was always my savior. He loves me, and so do I. But fate must make us part.

*I've tried to forget him. Away from his life. But he was bound to me. My existence is only a thorn in the flesh for the new home life he lived. I gotta go. As far away as possible

That's when I met your father. We were both hurt. We treated each other until we fell in love and got married. But that guy still wants me. He was so angry when I refused to come back. He separated me from your father.

Yuki, I'm telling you all this isn't for you to hate that guy. Forgive Him. My mother forgave him. In my mother's life she was still my savior. Loved her. One day you'll understand this feeling. In my story, there are many wounded. But that is life. You will also get your own wounds in your story. Do whatever it is with a smile. We are born with a destiny we cannot ignore.

I love you Yuki. May you always be happy wherever you are*

I read my mom's letter to the end. There is a photo inserted in the last sheet of the letter. I took that photo.

A picture of my mother when she was young. He laughed so happily. Draping his arms at the arms of the Youth beside him. My hands shook when I recognized the young man.

I spilled my eyes immediately realizing everything.

I can't be wrong. Even though the young man is now much different as when he was young. I can still recognize him well. Her hair is now bleached and her body has expanded with age. But the smile remains the same. I recognize that smile very well.

The Smile of King Bardansah, King of Garduete. Prince Riana's Father.

I remember when we first met, How the King looked at me longingly. She didn't look at me, she looked at Mama who she saw was at me. She still loves her mom until now.

He separated Mama and Dad. When Mama died, she probably felt more sadness than Dad. Her regret for taking Mama away from her own life. He finally let Dad take me back. He's been trapping mom all this time. Her...The king of this country..King Garduete.