Chapter 13: The enemy's daughter

My heart kept pounding when Min Yun uttered my name.

"How... When..." I have too many questions but I couldn't say it.

" Last night, when you were drunk." he said.

" But I thought I just slept..." I wanted to ask more. To know the things I had done. But I am afraid I did more than that.

" Don't worry, you didn't do anything wrong."

At least that makes me calm.

" I like your name. It is unique. I have never heard that name in my whole life."

I chuckled. " I don't even know where it came from."

" You don't have your parents?"

" I don't even know them." And that is true. I have never experienced meeting my parents even when I was a child. Maybe that was the reason why I became aloof.

" I'm sorry to hear that."

" It is in the past. I already forgot it" I concluded.

"Do you want to see the view outside the palace?" He offered.

" Can we see it here even though it is already dark?"

" You'll see. Come on." he held my hand and I was a bit shocked. But Min Yun didn't react. I just felt that he was so excited to show me something.

I just go with the flow. We walked for about 3 minutes then finally, I could see the scenery.

" Wow. " Min Yun is right. Even if it was already dark, I could see the beauty of the place.

" See ? I even like to stay here at night. I could see the lights coming from the houses."

" I like it." I smiled. This is one of the things that I will never forget when I go home.

" I will sure be missing this." I uttered.

***

Min Yun's pov

I couldn't react on the last statement of I-jun. I wanted to tell her what did the fortune teller tell me. But I was hesitant to do so.

I stared on I-jun's face. She looked happy while staring at the sky.

" I could clearly see the stars here." she said.

" This is my favorite spot" I said.

" I think this will be my favorite spot too."

" We have amazing spots here in our nation. You just haven't explore it yet."

" I think one of these days, I will asked Ji han to go to the beautiful places here."

" You should try" I secretly laughed.

We stayed there for more than half hour. We didn't even notice that the breeze is starting to get cold. We were at the top of the palace that is why it is colder.

" I think we should go back. It is getting cold." I said.

I-jun agreed and we went to her room.

" Aren't you gonna go inside?" she asked.

"No. I will go to my room too."

" how about drinking tea? You just said a while ago that it is cold."

"I don't want to bother you, in fact you are still sick."

" I told you many times that I am perfectly fine. " she pouted.

I can't help but to laughed on her reaction. She is too cute to handle.

" Why are you laughing at me? I'm serious."

" Okay, okay. I will atleast drink a tea before I sleep."

She smiled.

***

Teresita/I-jun's pov

" Here's the tea." I announced then put it on the table.

"The smell is so good."

" The king gave it to me. " I said.

" Shouldn't you just drink it? "

" No. I have plenty of those. He ordered his servants to gave some tea to me. It is good for sleep."

He sipped on the cup and nodded.

" I like it."

I smiled.

The silence filled in the room. I could only here the sipping of our tea. It lasted for about 5 minutes that no one is talking.

" Done. " Min Yun said then put the cup on the tray. " I enjoyed it."

" I can make a tea for you everyday."

" You don't have to."

" I mean it. It is a way of expressing my gratitude to you. I am still grateful you saved me."

" I just didn't do it to you. I have helped many people."

"You also believed me that I came from the other world. So this is just a simple thank you."

" Okay, fine. If you want to make a tea for me, I would gladly accept it" he answered defeatedly.

" But I really mean it" I said again.

" Alright. You need to sleep now. You should rest.

I yawned. " Yeah . Now I feel asleep. I think I am gonna have a good night sleep. "

We stood up and went out of the room. Min Yun was about to leave when we heard footsteps.

" Your Highness." Min Yun announced.

We both bowed down .

" what are you doing at this late night?" Min Yun asked.

" Shouldn't I ask you why you are here? " The king looked at me. " I thought you are sick?"

I looked at him trying to read his mind but it seemed blank. "Thanks to the medicine you brought me, Your Highness. "

I saw his expression changed after my answer.

" It is good to hear."

"Your Highness, why are you walking late at night? I should escort you to your room." Min Yun interrupted.

" No, I can't sleep. I need to have fresh air. "

" You shouldn't go outside without the eunuchs. Did they know that you are here?" Min Yun asked with concern.

" I just want to be alone." the king looked at me again. " Can you accompany me now? You look perfectly fine ,thanks to the medicine I brought." he said with his head up high.

" Yes, Your Highness." I answered.

" I guess she can do that tomorrow ,Your Highness. You can have me by now." Min Yun interrupted.

" No, it's okay, Min Yun. You should have rest. I'm really okay now." I insisted.

He wanted to respond but I stopped him.

" Do you want to drink a tea, Your Highness?" I asked.

" Sounds good." he said .

" Let's get inside. " I warmly welcome him when I opened the door.

Min Yun just stared at us.

" Just rest now." I murmured.

I thought he was going to listen to me but to my surprise, he went inside.

" I think I need another tea." Min Yun said while sitting.

I was just shocked on what he did but I didn't mind it anymore and started making tea.

***

Min Yun's Pov

" You really care about your cousin." the king stated.

I looked at him with respect." I have this urge to protect her. "

" Aren't you tired now? You should just go to your room."

" I can't sleep either." I said . I curse myself for lying to the king. I was so tired the whole day at the office trying to figure out the king's case. But I was so hesitated to just leave I-jun with him. I don't know why. I don't even think that the king would do something to her. I just have this urge to protect her.

Protect her from the king? I shrugged my head. What am I even thinking?

" Are you alright?" the king asked.

I-jun was done making tea. She put the tray on the table and gave to us each cup of tea.

She looked at me with her worried face.

" I think you are not okay . Why not just sleep here?" She offered.

I saw the eyes of the king got bigger. But I-jun didn't notice it.

" I'm okay. " I said.

" Just see a doctor if you are sick. You shouldn't overwork yourself. " the king said.

" You don't have to worry about me. I just need to rest and all will be well tomorrow."

" Just have a day off."

" I can't , Your Highness."

" But if it is my order, would you follow it?"

I looked at him in the eyes and sighed. " I just need to figure out things first. "

" If that is all about my case ,just set aside it for a while. "

" You know I can't do that."

" I think you can have a day off." I-jun exclaimed. " You know just relax and have fun at least in a day."

She looked like she is planning something.

" I will let I-jun be with you in your day off." The king concluded.

I didn't respond. On the other hand, I felt happy because I-jun and I will be having a moment. Do not get me wrong, I just became more interested on her after she said that she has her other world. I wanted to figure out what will happen to her as well as to us living here.

The king sipped his tea. " Hmmm. I like the tea."

" You gave it to me. It is the reason why I got better." said I-jun.

I looked at them happily talking. I remembered the days when I and the love of my life had this cute moment.

Maybe I could visit her on the days that I will not be busy? I missed her again. I wanted to talk to her and tell her my sentiments.

***

I-jun/Teresita's pov

I couldn't help but get worried because Min Yun was so quiet. He was not like that a while ago when we were together. But when the king arrived, his mood changed.

" Min Yun, surely you will have a good night sleep

" I smiled.

" I think this is my favorite tea" he said.

" I like it too. " -king

" Now that we are done, can we sleep now?" I asked.

Min Yun and the king stood up and ready to leave.

" I had a great time talking and having drink with you."

" It is my pleasure, Your Highness."

" I will accompany His Highness to his room. Just sleep now." Min Yun ordered.

I nodded. " Good night. " and I bid goodbye.

I sighed. I felt sleepy now. I really enjoyed the night. I already laid on my bed and was about to close my eyes when the book beside me lit up.

I got up and sat on the bed. I took the book and opened it.

"Chapter 7" I uttered.

"Kim Shin-A, daughter of Kim Man Shik plans to get the throne and be the queen and the wife of the king. She will be going to visit tomorrow at the palace with the aim: let the king fall in love with her. Just be careful. She might get jealous and hurt you. "

Hurt me? why? do she even know me? I know that I am a park but she never met me before. Why would she hurt me?

" There will be a small party welcoming the daughter of Kim Man Shik. Don't let off your eyes to the king. It is either, save him or let Shin-A hold a grudge to you."

What is this book talking about? It didn't even mention what will happen tomorrow. And to think that I should choose between saving the king and avoiding Kim Shin-A's grudge.