WHO IS HE?

After the prayer, the king gave his speech. During the king's welcome, I ventured to look at the people present at this event. However, my gaze fell on the figure of a young man wearing a red royal robe. His gaze was so sadistic at me; I gulped in fear as if he wanted to stab me. My fear started to emerge, and subconsciously my hand tugged at the hem of Cloud's shirt.

Cloud turned around. He saw my expression. I pointed to someone on the other side. Cloud immediately turned his gaze towards the figure. And in an instant, things were back to normal. Without feeling the welcome from the king was over.

The audience's thunderous applause led the king and queen to depart from the main royal room—the king and queen plan to leave tomorrow morning.

"Ara, I want to catch up with my mom and dad. Meanwhile, taste this royal dish."

Cloud said goodbye to me after the king and queen left the main hall of the kingdom. He left me alone in this vast space. He left with the arrival of my anxiety.

It didn't take long for a terrifying figure to pass me by. He walked while glancing at me with sharp eyes. Instantly I felt a shudder make him.

I gulped because I was worried about myself. I immediately diverted this feeling by taking a glass of water on the dining table. I gulped quickly until my anxiety disappeared.

A few hours later…

Night's getting late. I don't know what time it is. However, the stars look so bright. Maybe ten or eleven o'clock in the evening local time.

A servant escorted me to my private room. Upon entering, the room is very spacious. There was a guest armchair, a lacy bed, and a large wardrobe with space behind it.

Maybe to change clothes, I thought.

The bathroom is also inside. The maid opened the bathroom door for me. When I saw it, the bathroom was so clean, fragrant, and very spacious for my use. There is a place to soak and a fountain.

Like being on vacation in an exotic area.

The palace maid then lit an aromatherapy candle for me. It smells like a pink rose in bloom. I inhale deeply and enjoy the scent of this rose.

After explaining everything I needed to know, this maid immediately said goodbye to me, and I said yes. Shortly after, the maid came out and turned off my room's lighting. It turned out that aromatherapy candles were lit as a substitute for lighting as well as tranquillizers so that I could quickly fall asleep.

I lay down on the soft mattress. However, my mind seemed to refuse to sleep. Cloud's face echoed in my head. His tall body wearing white royal attire caught my attention. His smile, the fragrance of his body, really softened this heart. But as I fantasized about being close to him, that sadistic face suddenly appeared in my mind.

"Good grief! Why did that scary face appear?"

I do not understand. Every time I repeat to Cloud, that sadistic face appears every time.

"Who's he?! Why bother my delusions?!"

I'm so annoyed that I can't even close my eyes. I turned my body left and right, but the face still flashed.

"Argh… What should I do?" I asked, annoyed while pressing my cheeks.

"Ara, are you asleep?"

There was a double knock on my door. His voice sounded so clear in the silence of the night.

"Clouds?"

I quickly got out of bed and headed for the door.

"Ara."

"Clouds?"

"You haven't slept yet."

I opened the door for him. I see he's still fresh at this late night.

"Hmm, yes. I don't know why I can't sleep tonight. Maybe I still have to adapt," I replied as I looked away from him.

Cloud smiled, "You're not thinking about me, are you?" he asked, which made me nervous.

"N-no. I don't think about you. Why would I think of you?"

"Oh, I see? Okay. You'd better rest tonight. Tomorrow morning I will wait for you in my study room. Don't be late, let alone keep me waiting."

"Hmm, fine."

Cloud then stroked my bangs. He smiled then left warmth for me. His gentle strokes are enough to close my fantasy tonight. For some reason, my feelings for him turned into hope. I don't know, and I'm still afraid to be sure.

The next morning…

The rooster is already perched on his throne. This morning I woke up feeling happy. I immediately took a cloth to take a shower. The sooner, the better, especially to meet Cloud.

I opened the bathroom door and quickly closed it from the inside. However, what a surprise when I saw someone was soaping his body in front of me. I screamed, "Aaaaa… mmm!

Someone immediately noticed my presence. He immediately pulled me and then cupped my mouth with his right hand.

"Shut up! Don't scream!"

His hands gripped my mouth so tightly I could barely breathe.

"Shh!"

The figure immediately let go of his hand after seeing my expression that seemed to lack air.

"Hah-hahhhh..."

I almost fainted from lack of oxygen. This character is insane. I want to curse him completely.

"Miss! Are you all right?!"

Suddenly a servant shouted from outside because he heard my scream. I was confused about what to answer, especially the figure in front of me who seemed threatening.

"Tell me if you are fine or your fate will end today!"

A threatening sentence sounded made me gulp repeatedly.

"I-I'm fine, Aunt. Just a cockroach," I replied, trying to calm down.

"Okay, I'll stay first, Miss."

I heard the maid's footsteps moving away from my room. The sharp gaze was still directed at me. I couldn't see his face clearly because I covered it in soap foam.

"Why-why did you get here?" I asked stiffly at the figure in front of me.

He didn't answer, and he just continued his bath until he finished it. This site is so mesmerizing. Her athletic body blows my mind all over the place.

Luckily he was still wearing his shorts.

At times like this, I try to control myself. I saw he had finished his shower and passed me just like that.

"You don't have to ask why I got here." He finally answered my question while bathing himself. "I have access to anywhere I want, I want. Including here."

He started to put on his clothes. I was surprised when I saw his face. It turns out he was a scary figure that night. Now he was in front of me, clearly visible.

"You're just a stranger to me. And you need to remember…," He started to get closer, "… I'll be watching over you. So be careful!"

After saying those words, the young man immediately turned around, leaving me without saying goodbye. It wasn't very pleasant to be treated like this, as if not appreciated by him. His words seemed to threaten me.

Who is he? Should I ask Cloud?

My heart wonders to myself. In my view, he is so arrogant. I want to curse. However, I remember Aunt Rum's message to me. My desire was instantly destroyed when I remembered all those messages.

Patience, Ara. Stay calm. Better take a shower and meet Cloud.

I took a shower, trying to forget what had just happened. I see all the toiletries are available in full. And immediately wash my body.