**Chapter 27: Misunderstandings**
322 Words
The King’s face hardened.
**KING**
“But I’ve received news about him—he doesn’t love you; he loves your money.”
**PRINCESS**
“You haven’t even met him yet! How can you be so confident about this news?”
**KING**
“Your friend, Jiya, told me about your lover.”
**PRINCESS**
“Oh! Jiya…”
**KING**
“What, oh Jiya?”
**PRINCESS**
“Papa, Jiya has a crush on him. That’s why she doesn’t want me to be with him.”
**KING**
“But she is your best friend.”
**PRINCESS**
“This is love, Papa. Love can make you do anything. Jiya loves him, but he doesn’t love her.”
**KING**
“However, I’d like to meet him tomorrow.”
**PRINCESS**
“Thank you, Papa! I’ll bring him.”
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**Chapter 28: A Troubling Visit**
The next day, the Princess hurried to her man’s house, her heart fluttering with anticipation. But as she approached, she overheard a conversation that sent her heart sinking.
**THAT MAN**
“I’m very clear about my love, my future.”
**JIYA**
“So what about me? Where should I go now?”
**THAT MAN**
“You knew this since the beginning of our friendship. Why did you choose me?”
**JIYA**
“Love isn’t a choice; it just happens.”
**THAT MAN**
“But Jiya, you are my good friend, and we can remain friends.”
**JIYA**
“But that’s not what I want! I love you!”
As she entered, the tension thickened.
**PRINCESS**
“What was Jiya doing here?”
**THAT MAN**
“She was trying to create differences between us.”
**PRINCESS**
“Oh! She really loves you.”
**THAT MAN**
“And you?”
**PRINCESS**
“Yes, of course! And I’ve told my father about you. He wants to meet you today. Are you busy?”
**THAT MAN**
“Even if I were, I’d choose to be with you.”
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