The Queen's Legacy

CHAPTER 11

Samara

We went back to the castle. They immediately brought Chrollo to his room and called the doctors. I am sitting here in the castle's lobby with Lia. I am shaking, I am worried about what might happen to Chrollo. Even if he did not treat me well a few hours ago before he comforted me, I don't want him to die. He is still a good person under his mask. And also, I am not a killer! I can't kill anyone.

I am nervous they might imprison me under this castle. The dungeon, that is a dark scary place. Susana told me that once you get in there, you can't come out anymore. That is scaring the hell out of me.

"Samara, calm down. You look like you are about to collapse any minute from now. Let us wait for my mom and dad to verify my brother's situation. Chrollo is a tough guy. Maybe he inhaled too much pollen and dust from the vervain lily. That is really poisonous for us vampires. The most poisonous type of vervain flower. We also didn't know that vervain lilies are growing at the falls again. That will be immediately pulled out. That will cause another incident for other vampires. The authorities will take immediate action about that," Lia explained.

That made my nervousness even worst. He inhaled too much! Even if it is an accident, it is still my fault. That shouldn't have happened if I was aware and careful. I need to take care of Chrollo until he is doing fine.

"Princess Lianna and Lady Samara, the king and queen asked me to tell their message to the both of you."

We looked back at the one who spoke. It is the head of the search team of Mezmarat Kingdom. He is Captain Linox if I am not mistaken.

"What is it, captain?" Lia asked.

"The king and queen said that they will be out for a while. They told both of you to be independent and not make any commotion. They will do immediate action for the wild vervain lilies. Another case was reported at Limason Hill. Looks like someone planted those," Captain Linox said.

My eyes widened. So someone planted it on purpose? How cruel they are! What if a child picked a flower and accidentally inhaled all of the dust and pollens!? The child will surely be in danger! The one who is responsible for those wild vervain lilies should be punished!

"Okay, I will take note of that. How is Chrollo doing as of now?" Lia asked.

"He is doing fine, princess. You can visit him anytime. He is recovering fast as expected," he explained before excusing his self for another important matter.

Vampires look so busy. They do a lot of things. Are normal vampires also like this? They are truly dedicated to their responsibilities. It is a good sign.

"Uhm Lia, I bought some ingredients earlier because I planned on making a soup for your brother as a treat for touring me around the city. Accidentally, bad things happened but I still want to make the soup for him," I explained to her. "Can you help me in making it?"

"Yeah, sure. No worries. I also want to watch you cook. I honestly don't know how to cook. Come with me to the kitchen. You still don't know all the places here in our castle, even in the whole land," she said.

We got up and walked to the kitchen. Lia asked the maids to get the supplies me and Chrollo bought earlier. The maids gave me the ingredients while the things we bought earlier were sent to my room.

"So how should we prepare this soup?" Lia asked while tying her pink apron. She also gave me a violet one.

"This soup is called Sopas. It is a great Filipino soup and my favorite. It is usually served at cold rainy nights or when there are house parties," I explained.

"Hmm, that sounds yummy. What are these ingredients you bought?" she asked and handed me the plastic bags.

"Just plenty of vegetables. Macaroni pasta, chicken meat, chicken liver, evaporated milk, and butter. It is a creamy chicken macaroni soup," I answered.

Lia looks interested in the dish I will be making. We chopped the ingredients and prepared for it to be cooked. We finished cooking quickly because their cooking equipment here is the best.

"Oh my, this looks so delicious! You can be a cook!" Lia complemented.

"Really? Thanks!" I replied.

We scooped ourselves one bowl each of sopas. Lia was about to eat when someone called her. She immediately excused herself to answer the call.

"Seriously? I will be there in a minute!" I heard Lia shout.

She ran back to me and gave me an apologetic look. She needs to go somewhere important.

"Don't be sorry. Just go, Lia. I will leave some soup for you," I said while smiling.

"Thank you, Samara. You are really my friend," she said and disappeared in front of me.

I was about to put Lia's soup back in the casserole when I remembered Chrollo. Lia did not touch her soup so I can give it to Chrollo. Besides, Captain Linox said we can visit him. He is doing well like what Captain said.

I found a tray and put the two bowls of sopas on top of it. I asked a maid where Chrollo's room is. She escorted me until I am in front of Chrollo's room.

"Thank you," I said and she bowed in front of me.

She bowed before walking away. I am not a royalty here so they should not do that! I am a normal living creature here.

I knocked before opening the door. I regret I hadn't asked the maid to open the door earlier. It is a hassle carrying the tray while opening the door.

I opened it without spilling the soup, luckily. Chrollo is sleeping while lying on his bed. I put the soup beside his bed table and get back to the door to close it.

I sat beside him and stared at his face. His lips are pale, he really looks so sick right now. It is still my fault even though someone planted those wild vervain lilies. I am the one who let Chrollo inhale the dust and pollen from that poisonous flower.

I put my palm on his forehead to check his temperature. He is cold. Is that normal for a vampire? I remembered that I still don't know what true vampires really are and how their system works in this world. And also about other creatures, if they exist here.

"Ahh!"

He opened his eyes and that shocked me. I immediately pulled my hand back from checking his temperature. He might misinterpret it. I was also staring at his face.

"Stop staring at my face. I already know that I am handsome," he said. His voice is still cold as usual.

"I am not staring at your–"

"Shut up, I can sense if someone is staring at me. I also smell food. Did you bring something?" he asked.

I am about to speak when I lost words. I don't know how to explain why I cooked for him or why did I end up in here.

"Yeah, I brought a soup. I cooked it with Lia," I answered. Finally, I regained my tongue.

"Is that delicious? Did you put poison in it?" he asked. My eyebrows creased.

"Hey, I didn't do that earlier on purpose! It was an accident, I didn't know that flower was poisonous. It looks so beautiful so I picked some," I explained.

"Samara, not all things that look beautiful are great. Some are destructive so don't be hypnotized by its looks," he said.

"Yeah, just like you. Beautiful yet destructive," my mind said.

He sat on the bed and asked me to get the lap table. I immediately gave it to him and hand him the soup I made.

He smelled it before tasting it. He looks shocked from the taste and enjoyed eating. He even asked for my bowl. I gave it to him. I am happy that vampires also love my cooking skills just like Nanay Indang and Tatay Basilyo.

"Is it good?" I asked.

"This is the first thing you did right. Cook more often," he commented. "What is this soup called? I havent eaten one of these before."

"It is called sopas. A Filipino creamy chicken macaroni soup," I answered.

He nodded and continued eating until he finished the last bowl. I also have some questions to ask him. My mind is still asking me some things that need to be clarified.

"Uhm Chrollo," I called him.

"What?" he asked coldly.

"I am sorry. I did not mean to do that. I really didn't know that flower was poisonous. Also, the king and queen told me and Lia that those wild vervain lilies were planted on purpose. Another case was reported at Limasom Hill," I explained.

He was staring at me. He did not utter even a single word and just stared at me like he was judging what I said.

"I know, you don't know anything about our world or about us. So when you get inside Mezmarat Academy, study hard for me. That will be the only reason you will not be a pain in the ass anymore," he said while smirking.

He is so rude! Also, his tone sounds so arrogant. Chrollo is the definition of a bully bad boy heartthrob in the human world. A student who bullies people he wants to make fun of.

"Why did you cook for me? You think you need to compensate so I don't send you to prison?" he asked. "Well, if you are guilty, I can send you there."

"No, I am not! I actually want to cook for you earlier as a sign of appreciation for touring me in your kingdom. I am not a heartless person like what you are thinking. I am not like you," I explained.

He smirked and lean towards me. I moved backwards for a bit. He might do something bad again like biting me or breaking my neck. I just need to be careful.

"You are hard to read, Samara Ivy Saxon. I can't figure out how do you really act as a person," he said.

"You are also hard to read, Prince Chrollo Monrow Bloodtear. I can't figure out why you act rudely even though some vampires are acting nice towards you. You really hate the world, dont you?" I asked.

"I just hate you," he murmured.

"Asshole," I whispered.

I was shocked when Chrollo took my left hand and pulled me. He slammed me to the headboard of his bed. He is on top of me.

"Cussing sounds so sexy on your mouth but don't ever curse at me, Samara. I promised not to threaten you again but don't ever do that. I might punish you," he said imprinting his voice in my head.

"U-Understood," I said nervously.

I almost shouted when he moved swiftly again and within a split second, we are outside of his room. This vampire is always shocking me!

"Go eat now and take a rest. And also, don't worry. I will not send you to the dungeons," Chrollo said before slamming the door in front of my face.

Wow, he just slammed the door at my face! He did not even say "thank you" or even "I appreciate it", just slamming the door and threatening me again without saying that it was a threat. What should I expect from him? I can't even read that cruel vampire's behavior.

I walked to my room and tried to remember where it is. I can't go down to the kitchen again because I can't remember how I even got here.

Damn it, why can't I remember the way to my own room!?