Once Upon A Princess

Chapter 2 - Difference of Like and Love

Evening came and I stopped the drama which I was watching when I heard a car pull over in front of our house. I went to my window and saw that it was my parent’s car. My mom and dad have finally returned from their business trip to San Karea. As well as my bodyguards are finally back to accompany me everywhere I wanted to go.

Wait... why didn't Mr. Kim tell me that they are returning today?

Maybe he forgot about it.

Despite that, I wanted my dad to buy some things for me that is why I should hurry downstairs or that stupid brother might steal those from me.

However, when I was about to pull the doorknob on my door, I suddenly realized that I was already in my pajamas. I took a glimpse at the mirror that was put in the corners of my room and noticed the bear print on it. That man could have seen me into this before I have even realized it.

I immediately changed into something…more appropriate.

A pink dress with a golden belt then I paired it with a pink flat heel. After that, I glanced at the mirror again and when I was finally satisfied with my get up, I went out of the room and hurriedly went downstairs only to find them all there and my brother already rummaging into my THINGS!

“THAT IS MINE!” I shouted infuriated at my brother but I literally froze from where I was standing when I noticed that they were all staring at me then... I heard my brother snickered a laugh which annoyed me to death.

“Nicholas!” My father warned and went to me.

“Where are you going, my little princess? Why are you dressed like this? We have just returned and you are leaving? I have brought all the things you wanted me to buy. The teddy bear you wanted, the chocolates and the what was that called ahhh! The album that recently came out from your favorite San Karea pop band.” He said which sent shivers down my spine as my eyes shifted towards the man that was seated on the couch holding out his laughter.

“I-I HATE YOU!” I screamed as I run up the stairs.

“Look at what you’ve done.” I heard my brother say to my father as I left.

It only took a minute and someone was already knocking on the door. I have already changed into my pajamas once again and now I am lying on the bed waiting for them to come into my room. They have to apologize for embarrassing me to death. This is what usually happens when I make a tantrum, they always come to my room and say sorry that is why… I do it all the time because this is my world.

All that I want is all that I get in return.

Except for one thing at least... but now is not the time to tell it.

“Honey,” Dad called on the other side of the door. I decided to stand up from my bed and opened it for him then I saw him carrying all the things that he bought for me.

“I don’t need it anymore,” I said avoiding my gaze from him.

“Oh…really?” My father said and sounded disappointed, that is why I took a glimpse at him only to find him smiling ear to ear.

“I know you can’t stand me.” He said as I bit my lip to stop myself from smiling.

“Hmmph.”

I went into my room without a word and waited for him to come in. He did and put all of the things in his hand at the table in my room. Afterward, he proceeded towards my bed where I was and sat beside me.

“So, what was that all about?” He asked as he took my hand and patted it.

“You embarrassed me.” I simply answered.

“How?” He asked in disbelief.

“Well… I don’t know.” I said and retracted my hand from him and lie down on my bed.

“You have to tell me for us to understand why you acted like that. Everyone is concerned.” He said which surprised me and made me sit up.

“Everyone?” I asked making sure of what I just heard and my dad nodded but was doubting my sudden action.

Later on, I saw his eyes widen by surprise. He might have realized it all now.

“Don’t tell me you li-“

I hurriedly stop him from saying another word by putting my hand on his mouth. Someone might hear him. Yet, the next thing I know is that he was laughing.

“Oh…my!” He said laughing for quite a long time now. Long until he finally stopped and hold my hand once again, tapping them gently then looked at me straight in the eyes.

“My little girl is all grown up now.” He said caressing my head so dearly. I smiled shyly at his remark and hold his hand tightly.

“I like him, Dad. I like him sooo much! That is why I want him.” I said straightforwardly which completely took him aback.

“W-Well. That doesn’t work like that honey.” He said troubled looking at my eyes.

“You can't just have someone just because you say so. That is the rule.” He said which made me frown. I don’t get what he was saying. As far as I know, I can have whatever I want.

Why is he hesitating to give me this man?

“I can just have him if you told him to be mine,” I said but he shook his head.

“You need to know if he likes you first.” He said which made me speechless.

“Why? Does he not like me? Me? A perfect girl who cannot be compared to anyone?” I asked dumbfounded but my father just laughed at me.

“Honey…. It doesn’t mean you are perfect you will be liked by him. Certain people have preferences when it comes to liking people and most of the time…it just comes. You cannot force it. You cannot force him to like you so if I were you, I will do all the things for him to like me back if that is what you want to happen.” He suggested which gave me an idea.

“You're so brilliant Dad,” I said smiling widely.

“But honey… if he doesn’t like you back. Don’t be heartbroken. It pains me when you are hurt.” He said but I just simply smirked at him.

“That won't happen Dad because I will make him like me back,” I said so determined as he finally let go of my hand.

“And just so you know princess…love is so different from liking someone. Love is an unconditional emotion. It means that the man means everything to you and nothing matters in the world if you love him whether he is ugly, poor, or more. Like on the other hand, is more of a watered-down version of love. It means that you are just simply happy being with that person or you just like something about him, his personality, his face, or something and this feeling disappears all the time as days continued to pass by.”

“So, honey, don’t give so much when you know that he doesn’t deserve it, alright?” He said and I nodded in return.

After that, he stood up from the bed and glanced at me.

“Go and get your brother. We will have dinner. I need to change first.” He added as I stood up from my bed and hugged him.

“I love you, Dad. Thank you!” I said and finally walked away without even hearing his word.

I proceeded towards my brother’s room which wasn’t that far away from mine but when I knocked there was no one responding on the other side.

“He must be pooping or something,” I whispered and just decided to come in.

Though there was no one inside, the shower in his bathroom is on. I decided to go near the bathroom and just chose to shout at the door to tell him to just come down for dinner but when I was about to lean onto the door to shout, I was startled when it opened which led me to lose my balance and fell towards my…brother?

My eyes widened in horror to see that it wasn't him under me.

“I-I’m sorry,” I said standing up and covering my eyes but not literally, there were some gaps from my fingers enough for me to look at his damn hot body?

Oh! Gosh! Eigh f*****g packs!

“You should be covering that well.” He said referring to my eyes which brought me back to reality. I saw him already standing up and now coming towards me. I stiffen when I saw his hand land on my shoulder and went near my face...inches away to be exact. I swallowed hard when I met his gaze staring at me deeply.

“You shouldn’t be inside a man’s room, little lady.” He warned surprisingly but I was unable to answer him.

Until I saw him coming closer, to only push me out of the bathroom.

“Leave, I need to wear some clothes.” He said coldly and I was left outside the room staring at the door that closed right in front of my face.

“I-I’m sorry.” I apologized again but now I sincerely did that.

“Come down to the dining room. Tell my brother too. We will be having dinner.” I said and now finally decided to go out of the room.

“What did you do stupid lady?!” I mumbled as I went downstairs.

I was screaming inside damn!

I really like him to death to the point that I am literally shaking after what happened!

But my dad said that like is different from love and this feeling will fade away in time.

So, should I continue to like him?

Or just began to love him?

The idea was making me scream with excitement.