ELEVEN

BAD News?

I woke up because of this intense feeling like someone was staring at me.

Who could it be?

Ugh, I don't like it! I didn't see anyone, though it was just a bit of light coming from Seb's lampshade. I guess I won't be able to fall back asleep.

It's already 5:06 AM. Is he awake yet? I don't think so. I looked around the room that he let me stay in.

Why does it feel like there's something special about this place, despite the lack of furniture? Is this a trend now? Is it what they say 'aesthetic' or something?!

Knock! Knock!

"Ven?! Are you awake already?"

"Yeah. I'll be there! Just give me a minute."

I no longer hear the sound of his footsteps outside the door. I quickly made my bed so it wouldn't be awkward since I was just sleeping there temporarily. Remember? Right!

"Can I go back to my apartment now, Seb?"

"I have bad news..."

"It's just early in the morning! What's the bad news are you saying now?!"

"It's about your ex. He is alive and… basically, according to my source, you already knew it. Is it true?"

"Well yeah. It turns out he manipulated his death."

"Yes. Apparently, that's not bad news."

"What now?"

"The higher ups called me. As I'm the presiding lawyer of your 'EX', they want me to go to the station and make my statements about the case. Will you be alright here?"

"I'm going home Seb."

"But y—"

"No buts. I'm going to make a decision later. It's just that I need to do something and badly want to have my resolve about everything. Can you just support me on this one?"

I made a face that probably looked pretty weird, pouting like I was pleading with him. But honestly, I was a bit mortified inside.

"Hahah! You look fabulously cute in that face Eleven shear! But still, it's a NO."

"WHAT?!"

"I SAID NO. You shouldn't go out right now it's been chaotic and there might be someone watching you from afar. Or do you want to come with me?"

"Tsk. I'm going to stay in your room."

He was a bit hesitant, but ever since that morning's argument, we have made our way to eating pancakes made by me like who else? It was just a chilling breakfast and afterward, he went outside and told me to wait for him or else… I don't know?

I need to go out.

I don't have a key. Wait, the lock was inside, so maybe the door isn't locked outside, right?

I chose to look at the wall clock he had here.

'7:45 am'

It's still early. I can go home at the same time and come here before Seb is home.

What a brilliant me.

ring! ring! ring!

What the! It's too fast for him to know I am making a move right now.

"Yes?"

"It's me Rylo."

I got stunned for a bit and looked at my phone to see if it was really true that the one calling me was this jerk. RYLO.

"What is it?"

I searched everywhere if I could find a trace that Sebastian was the eldest son of those royalties until I heard Rylo weirdly say something.

"Sebastian Parker is nowhere to find. He didn't show up at station Eleven! Can you try to call him?"

"What?! He must be on his way there. Just wait for him and don't think too much!"

"He is. Yeah, he definitely must be here right now, but guess what? He didn't make it. Is that enough information for you?"

"Damn. He must be there right now."

"I know. So call him now."

"Alright. Wait."

I hung up and dialed Sebastian's number.

He didn't pick up.

Ugh, Seb, answer already!

I tried calling him a few more times, but he really wasn't answering. Then I got a message from Rylo saying Sebastian didn't show up, so the case wasn't dismissed after all.

I didn't feel like going anyway. What's the point?

I left his condo and headed back to my place.

It's so quiet here. Too quiet.

My room's never felt this way before. Usually, even when it's quiet, it feels warm and homey. But now that my family's abroad... I don't know, it just feels empty.

Okay, focus.

I came back for a reason.

Right! My mirror!

Where's my mirror?! I swear I last saw it in my room.

Ah, there it is! Maybe it's time to give up on this mirror for real. But I'm not going down without a fight. My ancestors would be so embarrassed.

Maybe I'll just demand a ridiculous price from them. Like, something that's worth their lives. I don't know if they'll even be able to afford it, haha.

This feels kinda familiar, you know? Like, I know something's going to go down that I'll regret. What even happens if I give you up? I feel like I know the answer, but I just can't say it out loud. What is it, huh?

I was busy thinking of ways to see those royal couples without connecting them to my dream before. Besides, I didn't see anything in Seb's room that would make him like the one being a prince of a castle. HA HA HA. I just thought that he wasn't suited! Am I right?

'funny. weirdly funny. Lol!

So what now? Will I really meet them? When exactly? Or should it be later?

Aaaaa! I really pulled my hair this time with more effect. Geez! I'm becoming crazy!

Will it really matter if Sebastian is the prince? Perhaps it is. He was a lawyer. Wait.

I searched for his accounts on social media but nothing relevant shows up.

typing...

"Who is Prince Benjamin of the Modern Republic?"

The result is not what I expected.

nothing.

Still, I scroll down until a very old article shows up.

Prince Benjamin is welcomed by the Highness, who he will be baptized as the eldest and most powerful in the world.

I clicked the link, but it was a link in a shopee app?! Honestly? What the fu**!

I will surely unfold everything unfold in time. Maybe tomorrow is my resolve, right? Who knows? No one. Wish me luck! Aaaaaaa! Fuckin' weirdness it is!