Heraiah

CHAPTER 24

It was a turn of events when that post was exposed to the public. It made the people roar in the internet. I bet all of them are now stalking everyone that is a red head in Adreene. And that would be easy since there’s only a little amount of the population that has red hair. It won’t be long once they pin all the strings to me.

“Now everyone thinks I’m a red head,” I exclaimed. I annoyingly threw the instant noodles on the cart. We continued to walk through the aisle, getting some groceries.

Ravier who was pushing the cart whilst I was the one getting the products, laughed, “Well, that’s because you are,”

It was yesterday since that post was made the people wild in the internet. We are now buying groceries since we ran out of supplies yesterday. Ravier offered for a maid to do it for us but I didn’t want him to ask for another maid from the palace. So, I convinced him to come with me.

“You could’ve put anything on the post, why my hair color?” I turned around to face him.

He stopped pushing the cart and I could sense his smile underneath his mark, “Because that’s one of your eye-catching features,” he walked closer, then played the tips of my hair, “And now you don’t have to hide your hair from the public,”

I snorted, “Yeah,” I turned away from him and kept walking.

Both of us are wearing hoodies and masks. Of course, there wasn’t any use of hiding my hair anymore since everyone already knew my hair color. So, I tied my hair in a messy high pony tail, wore a black hoodie and jogger pants. I wanted to look more casual to blend in like everyone else.

But my hair seems catch everyone’s eyes, more specifically, the fact that Ravier is following me. It’s making us look noticeable to everyone because we are now looking exactly like the prince and his secret girlfriend in which we are. I wouldn’t be surprise if I see another picture of us in the mall on the internet.

But I couldn’t care less. I was more worried how Ravier is going to ask my parents for permission for my hand. I am already an adult and I can decide for myself. And I am more than sure about marrying Ravier. My parents can say whatever they want but I will be with Ravier.

No matter how annoying he is. We do look like a compatible match. I hope the rest of Adreene can see that.

We stood on the line for the cashier as we wait like everyone else. I began to feel tired, my feet felt already numb. I’ve been walking and standing for so long. I leaned a little on Ravier’s body as we wait. I felt the warmth of his body as I leaned onto his shoulder.

“Were you really serious about that post?” I randomly asked.

He nodded, “Yes,”

“That’s funny, because I can take care of myself,” I proudly exclaimed.

I felt his body vibrating, he was laughing. “I know, I’m just here if anything bad happens,”

I turned my head to him, raising it a little to meet his eyes, “Then promise me to make sure my parents don’t get in the way of my plans,” because they have never been part of it in the first place.

His eyes flickered in amusement. Even with his mask on, I knew he was smiling, “I will,”

“You better,” I said as the line went on and I had to stand up properly to follow it.

After checking out our groceries, we headed to the parking lot. It was that crowded but there were a few people staring at us but not one dared to approach us. Ravier opened the trunk and put all of the groceries inside.

I watched as people went inside the cars and go like every body else. I wonder how it’d feel to be a normal person. Nothing to hide, nothing to be afraid of. Just living life basically. It seemed so easy but then again, we don’t know their struggles.

I sighed. As Ravier finished loading the trunk with the groceries, I hurriedly went inside the car. I flipped to my right where the window was and leaned my head and fixed my focus on the shiny gray car beside us. The car door on the driver’s seat clicked opened. If the fragrance of Ravier in this car wasn’t strong, it was definitely now. Now that he’s in it.

The car door made a loud thump noise indicating that it was now closed. I woke myself up from his scent as the ca’s engine started. Ravier maneuvered out of the parking lot.

The drive silent. The next minutes passed by eventually and we were now in the house. I left the groceries to Ravier and comfortably sat on the couch. I flipped out my phone from the pockets of my hoodie. The first thing that welcomed me upon opening it were the countless notifications. I swiped open and clicked the link. It was another article.

“We’re on another article again,” I turned to informing Ravier as he was digging into the bag of groceries.

He didn’t even turn and spoke, “There’s never a day where I’m not,” he turns away from my direction and organizes the groceries.

A smile from amusement crept on lips. But that smile soon faded when I realize the ridiculous and reaction I made, “Easy for you to say,” I scoffed.

I diverted my eyes from him. I looked at the articles. It was unlike before, they provide more pictures. One was where we were walking through the aisle, another was where we were standing on the cashier check, another was me and Ravier were talking. Most of the photos were in the grocery store. Is that even allowed?

The other photos of us showed me walking out of the mall alongside Ravier. My bright red hair instantly got the spotlight and was talked about by many.

“Damn, I looked good here,” It was a confidence boost to see myself pretty and mesmerizing even when I didn’t try to look like it.

I heard Ravier’s chuckle, “What?”

I roller my eyes, “I’m just glad they didn’t purposely make me look like a rat,”

“Why would they do that?” he obliviously asked.

I groaned, “With all the hare I’m getting, I expected they would’ve done something nasty to my pictures,”

“They wouldn’t do that, you’re my girl,”

“Exactly!” I exclaimed, “I’m your girl, this is what they would do if I got their imaginary man and unfortunately, I did,”

It was a very strange feeling to hear him say “you’re my girl,” it was even weirder when I said it too. But it somehow felt right. I could never see myself seeing anyone else even if this is just pretend. Maybe I have no man in my mind that could be a potential replacement for Ravier.

I went to Flutter and read a few of their opinions.

“Her hair looks so pretty and healthy!”

“She dyed it, for sure,”

“Dying my hair red??,”

“Never thought the prince was attracted to a red head”

“Wait. She’s REAL!? I thought it was all a joke?,”

I laughed reading the last one. There was a rumor after what Ravier posted. Some were speculating that the post was all satire and that he was just with a friend. No one else. He was just messing with the assuming people online.

Everyone felt the want to believe the rumor and eventually they did. They were relaxed, but only for a few hours. Because I actually showed up with my hair up high. Literally. Up. High.

Now everyone is creating another bomb explosion in the internet.

So, what if I’m here?

A strong pair of hands took away the phone from mine. I looked up too see Ravier with his forehead creased, “Don’t read that nonsense anymore,”

I pursed my lips and stood up, “I’m not that sensitive,” I reached for my phone but he gripped hard on it and raised his hand to make sure I won’t get it.

I glared at him. I hate it when tall men use this advantage.

“No,” he strictly said.

I groaned, “Oh come on, I’m not your daughter!”

“Still, I don’t want you reading these,”

I sat back, aggressively, “That’s not your choice to make,”

“Oh, but it is,”

I sighed, “Just give me my phone,” I opened my hand, waiting for him to hand it out. But he didn’t budge.

I swallowed my pride. It was like swallowing myself. For better understanding, it means my pride is all I am. Swallowing it means swallowing myself.

“Please,”

I extended my hand to him, anticipating he would give me back my phone. I felt an object on my hand. It was my phone.

I heard him sigh.

I stood up, “I’m going to take a nap so don’t disturb me,” I informed him and skipped away from the living room to my bedroom.

I was tired of walking and standing so much. The only thing I could thing of right now is to take a nap. I am exhausted. Its only 3 in the afternoon, so I think I’ll take a two hour nap. Even better if it gets any longer than that.

As I got inside the room, it was incredibly too bright. I groaned, the curtains were open. I covered the windows and threw my phone on the side of the bed and dived in as well. I covered myself in the comfortable lavender colored and scented blanket.

What a wonder feeling.

It wasn’t long till I drifted into oblivion.