
On travel...
I rode the horse-drawn carriage with Cloud. I don't know where the princess is and I don't want to know either. Right now I just want to be with Cloud.
"cloud."
"Yes, Ara?"
"Em, I want to apologize" I said.
Cloud sat on my right side. We sat side by side like brides. Hah, my wish turns out to have drifted far with him.
"I'm sorry for?"
"Because of the prejudice against you."
I looked down, not daring to look at him. I feel guilty for prejudging him.
"Nature ...."
He then pulled me to lean on his shoulder. I also according.
"I just love you. Only you. The first and only." He held my right hand with his left.
"I'm just scared, Cloud. I don't want to lose your love." I'm trying to be honest.
"Me too, Ara. I even want to marry you soon. But Rain always got in my way" he said.
"cloud." Then I looked at him. "Can't you allow me to be with Rain either." I'm trying to negotiate.
"Ara, you mean?" Cloud looked astonished.
"Cloud, I want to end this immediately. I want us to make peace without anyone getting hurt." I began to express my desire.
Cloud was silent for a moment. He turned his eyes away from me.
"Cloud, I love you. But I also don't want to hurt Rain, your own sister."
"Ara, this is impossible. You still have to choose one of us."
"But, Cloud—"
"Fine." He then held both of my cheeks. "I know what you mean well. But you're wrong, honey."
"Cloud ...." The look in his eyes seemed to make my heart melt.
"We've agreed to compete in a healthy way."
"You mean?"
"Dad has mediated this issue. And we agreed to compete for you."
"What?!!" I was surprised to hear that.
"I will prove that I am more deserving to marry you" he promised.
I don't know why, the more days I feel my heart drifting. Especially when I heard this news from Cloud. The king himself will be the referee of his two sons.
Yeah, God. I really don't want anyone to get hurt. Even if one accepted it, his heart would still be broken because of me. Help me, God.
I pray in my heart. This news seems to hint that my wedding time is getting closer. I remembered the words of the king after the meeting that night.
"Miss, if you have something to talk about, talk about it. After all this is done, I wish I could call you Nak instead of Miss."
"Nature ...."
Cloud called out to me, waking me from this memory.
"Help me to keep on holding on." He held my two hands tightly.
I nodded and immediately hugged her. Cloud widened his hand, letting me lay down on his chest which was this field. I heard her heartbeat was melodious, as if asking me to keep looking after her.
Cloud, I will continue to guard this story.
Arriving at the town hall...
I got off the horse-drawn carriage and was helped by Cloud. I saw that many people had gathered on large mats spread out in the courtyard of this city hall. In front of him was a stage where the king and queen were seated, and also a white-robed old man. I saw the ministers also present, they seemed to accompany the king.
"Cloud, is that a great elder?" ask me to Cloud.
"Oh."
"Ara, I'm gonna have to leave for a minute to get to Dad, okay?" Cloud asked me for permission.
"Yes." Yeah." I also nodded.
Cloud then headed for the stage to approach his father. I went behind the people who were sitting in front of the stage.
"Miss Ara!"
Suddenly my footsteps stopped when there were mothers walking near me.
"Miss, thank you for the help. Thanks to Miss we can recover from this plague."
"Yes, Miss. We don't know if there's no Miss here. Thank you." Thank you."
These mothers are coming near me.
"Em, yes. It feels good to be able to help. But all this is by the permission of Almighty God. I'm just the intermediary" I replied with a smile.
"Miss, besides being beautiful Miss also has a noble heart. May we get a queen like Miss."
"Yes, Miss. We wish we had a queen like Miss. Not like the arrogant queen Moon."
"Hey! Watch your talk, you'll be punished!"
One of these mothers seems to be overwhelmed. I frowned hearing it.
"I'm sorry, Miss. We have only been expressing our hearts all this time. May God grant our prayers."
"Em, yes. Hopefully."
Before long, the show began. I immediately say goodbye to these mothers who come to me.
Where's rain, huh?
I didn't see Rain. I looked around, not looking at his nose. I miss him so much.
"The audience stands up."
I heard from on stage a middle-aged man asking the residents present to stand up. It seems like the prayer together will begin soon.
I stood in the back row and began to follow the event solemnly. To my right and left are many people who accompany me. So I don't feel alone. I called them, I gave them a smile to warm the atmosphere. I try to get closer to the people of this country.
"Let's raise our hands up."
The white-robed old grandfather asked us to raise both hands up. We began to pray...
"Our Lord, protect this land from calamities and calamities. Protect this country from calamities we cannot afford. Protect us and the entire population of this country from the slander of fighting the foreign invaders. Allow us to continue to live in harmony in your affection."
Aaami.
I assure you of every prayer led by the old man. I look up at the clear sky tonight. I pray, pleading for salvation for the palace dwellers and also the inhabitants of the land. If it is true that this plague is magic, I request that the sorcerer be made aware immediately. I want peace.
Shortly after the prayer was finished. I saw a white light expanding in space. As fast as lightning to surprise me.
Wh-what's that?!
I'm appalled. The light was so dazzling. I almost screamed in shock.
Am I the only one who saw it?
Suddenly I felt my vision blur. The light then made my heart beat fast. I also started to lose my balance.
Looks like I'm going to fall.
I lost control of my body. My head feels heavy. Around I saw it turning. My eyes are also unable to see. I ... fell.
"Miss Ara!"
I heard screams calling my name. But I can't answer it. My body suddenly became stiff. The air seemed to disappear from before me.
I ....
I can't open both eyes. My body is attracted to somewhere. I lost consciousness and remembered nothing else.