The Destined Queen

Chapter 12

*Ashten* 

She is still good at Waltz. We used to perform at our school and in other competitions. We were always in sync and chemistry were always there between us. And tonight we rocked it. I knew it the moment I realized she still remembers how I move. I love how she dances with me. I am nothing but water which she shapes. I know she thinks that I glided her through the dance. But I just held her hand and the rest was done by her. No matter how much she denies her feelings, I know she still feels something for me. I don't know what or how much. But there is something. I have seen it on her face. And during the dance, to which we are so accustomed to, made it clear tonight. I don't know why and how my legs took me to her room and my knuckles knocked on her door. When I heard her voice telling me to come in, I peeked into her room. She always looks so glamorous and elegant. Even in her shorts, she looks Royal. I don't know if it's in her blood or heart, She is a Royal. I didn't know what to say, so, I said good night. But she knew that I have more to say. And when I started talking and our conversation went from gossip to me being jealous, She started crying. I don't know what happens to me whenever I think her with someone else. I can control anger and expressions when it comes to others. But when it comes to her, I fail every time to hide my expressions or anger. And she started crying because I just couldn't wait for her to say it by herself. Say the reason of why she is afraid. And after hearing the reason, I was shaken to the core. Rose and I always have shut down the bullies who annoyed Winter and made her cry. But I never knew that those idiots calling her names will affect her this much. I should have known. She is afraid and heartbroken. Maw is gone. How can I be so foolish to not know what she is going through? She is afraid to love someone. I have known that. Maw and Rose too had known that. But I didn't know that the reason was the death of her father and them calling her names. And now Maw is gone, which made the matter far worse. Which made her far more heartbroken. And here I am. Trying to win her back. Foolish man. I didn't know what to do. So, I hugged her. I hugged her tightly and let her know that I am here. That's what she needs. Maybe. And I will give it to her. I said to her that I am sorry, that I would have given her everything back. And I would if I ever could. But it isn't possible. Then that led me to confess that I miss Maw, too. She was an amazing woman. She looked after us equally. She loved us equally. Winter hugged me, I knew it was because of the tears that was welling up in my eyes. But nonetheless, she was hugging me. So, I let her. But when she broke the hug, I couldn't hide the desire in me for her, for her lips. She felt it. She felt it and her breathing got uneven. I thought I should try. I won't force her. But then I leaned. To my surprise, she leaned in, too. So, I leaned more and brushed her lips with mine, asking for her permission. She bit my lip in return, which led me to make am animal sound. I don't know ow where it came from. And I don't know when she was straddling me. But it was the best time I have had after those miserable years. So, I embraced it tightly. I brushed my hands over her smooth skin of the stomach and her thigh. But then sound of something breaking broke us apart. We looked towards the direction of the sound and found a vase, her favorite vase on the ground broken into pieces. Then. Then, when she looked at me, it ached my heart. She regretted it. She regretted kissing me. Her face told me everything. So, I backed away. I lied to her that I have to be somewhere and I left her room. I closed the door and slid down on the ground, my back pressed on her door. I ran my hand over my face and my black hair. She regretted every moment of the kiss while it was the best kiss I have experienced after breaking up with her so many years ago. I loved every bit of it. And she was horrified. I shook my head slowly. I needed to take my anger out. Sighing, I stood from my place. I took my phone out from my pocket and dialed one of my bodyguard/ best friend's number. " I need to take it out. " I said. " I'll be right there. " His answer came. Gustin studied in the same school as Rose, Winter and I. We were friends back then. But after we graduated, he came to me for help. He needed work and asked me if I have any information. I didn't tell him about my financial problem back then. But I told him that I don't want my father's money, so, I am going overseas to work and live one my own. And I asked him if he would come with me. He said yes and We flew away to work and stand by ourselves. He worked as bodyguard because he loved fighting and it was the only thing he had passion for. He is best at this. So, when I got my own business to run, I called him over and asked if he would like to work for me and with me. He said yes. Again. And now we are best of friends. I called my another official bodyguard to come here to pick me up and take me to a spot that I secretly found before coming here. I bought an apartment here and no one knows about it except me and my workers. After I ended the call with my bodyguard, I walked outside her apartment. Soon, My car stood in front of me. My bodyguard, Yenver came out of the car and I entered the driver's seat. He took the passenger seat. And I started my car. Oh, How I missed her. My babe. It rumbled when I started it and I grinned. " Are you ready, Yen? " I turned to my bodyguard. " As ready as you will be, Sir. " Yenver is older than me. I told him not to call me sire but he never listens. We rode and Yenver tucked in his seat belt. Smart guy. He knows I am in foul mood.  

In few minutes, I reached my spot. My Training spot. Beside my apartment. Gustin stood before my apartment, grinning and arms crossed. This grin of his has broken so many hearts of girls. Gustin's Blonde hair and baby blue eyes is something for every boys to be aware of. His pearl teeth shone under the lights. I walked up to him. With a feral grin he said, " I hope you have worked hard. " " I will wile your butt, Gus. " I smirked. " We'll see. " He said, turning, leading the way.  

I was wrong. He has become stronger. Stronger than before. I was busy in my work. I didn't get to workout or fight with him or anyone else. Though people are afraid of me, I want to be strong and powerful from inside and out, in wealth and health. " Teach me. " I panted and requested my best friend. He nodded. He never turned me down and never pitied me even when I had black eye, split lips, wrecked face and throbbing head. This I liked. I liked fighting to pour out my frustration rather than sleeping with someone I don't care for. Gustin likes. No. He loves both. He never had a teacher. And I didn't either. But he always beat me. Always. Since we were in high school. In school, too, we fought and taught each other some stunts we learned from others or from anywhere else. I lied to Winter and Rose about my split lips. But Gustin and I were always careful, not to do anything on our face because then we have to explain to everyone and our reputation would have been bad. And We needed a good high school certificate to live our life peacefully. So, We were always careful. But now, No one could say anything. No one can judge. My staffs does work perfectly to hid my bruises and Gustin's, too.  

After brawling for hours, I looked at the watch. It was already 1 in the morning. Man, I came at 10, maybe? I don't know. I don't care. Winter is not going to wait for me, anyways. No one cares. " How is she? " Gustin asked, unwrapping the clothe that covered his bloodied hands. " Who? Winter or Rose? " I asked, smirking. He punched me and I crouched. The dog only laughed. I glared at him and straightened. " I am not going to give you any information, if you do that again. " I warned him. " I don't need you. I can take the information out from anyone. " He said, continuing unwrapping the clothes in his other hand. He is right. He doesn't need me to give him information. He has his ways. " They both are fine. " I replied after gulping down water. " Good. Is she seeing someone? " I knew it. He wants to know about Rose. This asshole likes her. A lot. He never told me. But anyone can see it in his eyes whenever he looked at her in school. Rose is cute. And they will be perfect with each other. She is not seeing anyone. But there is this Isaac guy from the restaurant, with whom she danced with the entire night. " No. But there is Isaac, the guy with whom she danced in the restaurant we went." I replied. " Is he good? " He asked, turning to me fully. " I don't know. I have never met that guy. " " I want information about him. Either your way or mine. " He said, in his low territorial voice. " Are you threatening me? " " No. I am just saying if you don't like me getting into fights with everyone, give me information. " He grinned. Yes. His ways always include blood. And I don't want my bodyguard/ best friend to rot in jail. " Okay. Tomorrow you will get the file. " I said, finishing unwrapping my hands. " You need to go see a doctor. " Gustin suggested. " Why do you acre for her so much? " I ignored him and asked. " For the same reason you care for Winter. " He said and gulped down water. He is right. He never hid anything from anyone. Rose is just blind not to see how much he likes him. I don't know why he sleeps with every girl he sees. But I am sure he likes her a lot. In school, He was the one to take the information of the guys who asked Rose out and gave it to me. Requesting me to tell her everything and let her decide it. But I told Winter and Rose that it was me who searched for information. I know I lied to my friends but it's his story to tell not mine. So, his secret is safe with me. Though he never meant to hide anything. " Anything else? Your highness. " I sketched a bow. He raised his brow. " I am not Winter. She is your highness. " He said and left the training room. He is right. I chuckled and watched myself in the mirror. Bruises all over my face. And my hand seems to be broken. A bit? Some cuts here and there. I need to see a doctor.  

I called my doctor. A male one. Because female doctors are annoying. They keep looking at my body like some lioness and I am their meat. Disgusting. I just want Winter to see me like that. No one else.  

After I checked with my personal Doctor, and filled my tummy with food cooked by my personal cook, I returned to her apartment. And flopped on the bed.