Destined by Prophesies

Chapter 4: The King's Warning

Ethan

“Papatunayan ko ‘yan sa inyo mahal na hari kapag nakita niyo kung ano ang mga kayang gawin ng mga diwata kapag itinapat niyo kami sa ibang mga nilalang. Malalaman niyo lamang ito kapag pumayag kayo sa aking nais.” Damn this woman, she's effin' clever!

She even walked boastfully towards the king! Gustong gusto talaga niyang inilalagay ang isang paa niya sa hukay. I know she's fully aware that the king could grab her anytime and take her effin' heart out but she doesn’t seem to care.

I'm really fascinated with this woman, ngayon lang ako nakakita ng ganyan katapang babae. Most women, kapag pinaharap maski sa kawal lang, nanginginig na sa takot. Pero iba siya, wala siyang sinasanto.

Tignan natin kung hanggang saan aabot ang tapang mo, babae.

“Ethan, please accompany our new friend to her room.” Pagkasabi ng hari ay may ideya na agad na pumasok sa utak ko kaya bumaling ako sa prinsesa na nakangisi.

“Mahal na hari, uuwi-“

“Don't tell me you’re going home. Gabi na, maaabala mo pa ang pahinga ng aming mga kawal.” Pagsingit ng hari sa kanyang sasabihin sana.

Alam kong na-offend nanaman siya. Hitsura niya palang para na siyang lalamon ng leon kaya bago pa man siya magbitaw ng litanya, inunahan ko na.

“The king is right darling, I'm also worried about your safety. You’re safer with me.” Then I gave her my signature wink while walking towards her.

“Ang daming arte, hindi naman kagandahan. If she doesn’t want to stay, don’t force her to. Let her go home all by herself.” Panira talaga ‘tong Demoñitang ‘to. Bitter?

“Enough of this, you're staying here princess. Rest, you’ll need that.” With this, I snaked my arns around her waist and gently pulled her out of the court.

Pagkalabas na pagkalabas namin ay pilit na niyang inaalis ang kamay ko sa bewang niya.

“Don’t do that darling, iisipin ng mga tauhan namin ay ill manered ang prinsesa ng mga diwata.” I whispered to her ear.

Tama ba ‘tong nakikita ko? Is she blushing?

“You’re turning red, darling. Are you okay?” Pinulupot ko ang mga braso ko sa kanyang bewang at siniksik ang ilong sa leeg niya. What a sweet scent.

Then suddenly...

“Dammit!” WTF?! Dumudugo ang ilong ko sa sakit. Ang lakas manuntok ng babaeng ‘to. May mga lumapit na kawal sa amin pero sinenyasan ko silang ‘wag na lumapit.

“Sira ulo ka ba?!” Aba, ako pa ngayon ang sira ulo?

“Ganyan ka ba kiligin? Damn, ang sakit!” Kung hindi ka lang maganda, sinapak na kita eh.

“Kikiligin? Nambabastos kana!” But I was gentle on her!

“Papaanong naging pambabastos yun? Don't you notice that I was the only who treats you gently in this place?” Himala at tumahimik siya. “Forget about that, follow me.”

I maintained a poker face but inside I swear I'm dying of laughter. Mukhang kumakagat siya sa pain dahil tahimik siya habang sumusunod sa'kin.

Nang nasa tapat na kami ng guest room ay saka ko palang siya hinarap.

“This is your room. Now, get in and sleep.” Tinalikuran ko na siya at nakapamulsang naglakad palayo.

“Salamat.” Mahina lang ang pagkakasabi niya pero sapat na para marinig ko. Dahan-dahan akong humarap sa kanya na nakangisi.

Mukhang ako ang panalo ngayon.

“Good night, darling.” I sweetly said with a wink.

I tossed myself in bed. I feel so exhausted but I don’t feel like sleeping. Short clips of what happened earlier came like huge waves flooding my mind.

Natatawa nalang ako kapag naaalala ko kung gaano katapang at kasungit si Aoife. Napahawak ako sa ilong ko, dumugo pa sa sobrang lakas ng pagkakasuntok niya.

“Kakaiba ka talagang babae ka.”

Ibang- iba ka sa lahat. Ibang-iba ka sa kanya...

~Flashback~

She's the sweetest girl that has ever existed in this world. She's gentle, loving, prim, and always composed. Her long brown wavy hair compliments her fair reflection.

An accurate representation of a perfect vampire.

Ang tanging problema ko lang ay ang paghahanap ng paraan kung paano maitutuon sa akin ang atensyon niya. Sa ganda ba naman niyang ‘yan ay napakahaba ng pila ng manliligaw niya. Being a prince of the highest ranked race is an advantage for me kasi laging welcome sa bahay nila.

I'm fortunate enough to hold and see her everyday...

~End of flashback~

Sandali, bakit napunta nanaman sa kanya? Napaisip tuloy ako kung tama ba ang naging desisyon ko.

What if I make the same mistake again?

I was startled with the loud knocks on my bedroom door. I lazily got up and walked towards the door. “Your highness, the king wants you in his office.” The palace guard said as soon as I opened the door.

That’s odd, this is the first time he called for a meeting this late. This must be something important na hindi na niya kayang ipagpabukas pa. Nag-ayos muna ako bago nagpasyang pumunta sa opisina ng hari.

“My king, you're looking for me?” I asked as I entered his office. His wearing he's usual poker face and cold aura. What seems to be different this time is that his eyes looks worried.

“I know what you’re trying to do, Ethan. I just want to remind you what happened the las-“

I cut him there before he could finish his sentence. “With all due respect my king, I clearly remember that part of my past and have already learned from it.”

He stood up and slowly walked to where I am without breaking the gaze. “You are the most reliable vampire in this kingdom for me.I trust you with all the important missions but when it comes to love... I doubt it.”

Something in me shattered that I can almost hear the pieces falling on solid ground. “Why can’t you trust me with this?” I tried my best to sound monotonous.

Nainsulto ako sa bahagyang pagtawa ng hari sa tanong ko, nawala na ang kaninang nag-aalalang mata. “You’re a slave of love. Para kang asong ulol kapag nagmahal, nakakasuka.”

Memories unwantedly entered my mind...

~Flashback~

“You’re my world, my one and only. Please give me a chance.” I sweetly said as I caressed her face.

I'm willing to do everything for her. I would always cut royal classes just to help her pick blueberries in their farm. As I go home, I'll ready myself to get scold at but it’s okay. She's worth it anyway.

~End of Flashback~

“I told you I know what I'm doing. I'm in full control of my feelings now, the lover boy version of me is dead.”

His laughter sounded as if he's watching a hilarious comedian. “You think I believe you? Your ‘bad boy’ reputation is just a cover up to hide your ‘love freak' side.”

That's below the belt.

Inhale....

Exhale....

Calm down, that's your brother. I repeatedly said to myself as I feel the continuous flow of anger rushing in my veins.

“Let's talk about this some other time, your highness. I'm tired, I want to rest.” I said trying to stay calm.

“Why choose to stay calm, brother? You can hit me right in the face just like the old times.” His grin flashes nothing but insult. “Are you afraid that something might happen if you won’t control your fist?”

“Did you just called me here to test my patience? Wow, you must be really bored.”

His grin grew wider, parang mapupunit na ang labi niya. I know this isn’t about Aoife and my plan anymore. His anger was consistent thoughout these years.

“My dear brother, boredom was forcefully taken away from my vocabulary since that day.”

Ayaw ko nang marinig pa ang kahit ano sa nakaraan. “I think this is enough for today. Let's talk about this some other time.” Tinalikuran ko na siya, I don’t want to make this conversation longer.

“I’m warning you Ethan, once you fail you have no choice but to follow me and that is a royal commandment from the king.” His voice sent shivers to my spine.

It's a deadly warning, I have to be extra careful with my next step.