>> YohanI triedI really tried but my emotions got out of control and now it’s raining. The forest is crying due to the pain I’m feeling and I have no idea what to do.I’m just standing here getting drenched because I really have no idea what I’m supposed to do in this situation. I’ve spent decades as a ruler and come across countless unique situations and solved them all this, I sighed, I have no hold over.I walked out of the room where Maya was sleeping because I was afraid I might do something I shouldn’t.I was afraid I would do something wrong and then lose her forever.Moreover, I was hurt by her words and looking at her or even staying in the same space where I could see her was giving me pain.I was in anguish, so I left and walked out and came to the terrace in order to think straight and sort some things out but I only made a mess of my heart and brought a storm upon the forest.I hope the creatures are doing okay.The forest has been so calm for so many years, they must
>> Maya“I want to stay here.” I said and realized what I had said and got confused. It was a slip of tongue. I didn’t mean to say that, what I wanted to say was, ‘I don’t want to stay here’ but it came out wrong but after I said that the anxiety that was filling inside me suddenly disappeared.“You-” He started, “You want to stay?” He asked, looking almost relieved.I nodded, looking a little confused, “I want to stay.” I answered him again and when the words came out of my mouth with my own consent, I felt a lot lighter. I felt calmer for some reason, like this is how it was supposed to be. I smiled, “I can’t?”Just the next moment the rain stopped.The man smiled. A relaxed grin spread across his face and he looked even more handsome than before. It made my heart beat a little faster.The heavy wind came to a calm. The sun began to come out and a rainbow formed across the forest.Wow.It was very strange how all that happened in a matter of seconds.“Of course!” He said, “Of cou
>>MayaI looked at the clear sky that was filled with dark clouds just a few minutes ago and wondered about how strange it was. The weather looked like it was going to turn into a bad storm but instead it suddenly disappeared.I looked at the glass entrance. Yohan had already gone in, so I decided to follow. I walked as a gentle breeze blew by, the fresh scent it carried was refreshing.I entered the lounge and noticed Yohan was taking off his shirt. He took off his shirt that revealed his nicely toned body. His abs were very defined and I could see his biceps flex.He was wet from standing in the heavy rain, so he took off his top without thinking much. Drops of water fell from his hair. He walked to the fire place, snapped his fingers fastly that created a fire spark in the chopped woods present in the fireplace, and just like that a full fledged fire appeared there.Yohan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Drop of water hanging from his bangs next to the forehead, that slowly
>> Yohan “Your highness, can we really?” One of the hyter sprites, Nia, asked me and I nodded. Hyter sprites are sort of fairies that can shape-shift into sand martins. They usually help out lost kids.I stood on the big tree stump while I addressed the dwellers of the forest. I told them it was fine to come to the palace and there was no longer any need to stay away.“Your majesty, you’re no longer angry?” A selkie asked. Selkies are seals that have human form on land.I took a deep breath, “I wasn’t angry.” I knew I spoke harshly with them and I owe them an apology, “I’m sorry I spoke harshly, I didn't mean to.” I looked at them all, “I was just worried.”“About that human?” An elf, Nistim, spoke.“Yes.”“Your majesty may I ask?” Nistim spoke again.“Go ahead.”“Is that human your fated partner?”Nistim’s question alerted everyone and they all exchanged glances among themselves and then looked at me. Eyes wide with expectations and curiosity.I smiled.Elves sure are smart.“Yes.
>>YohanI would have left the forest to meet Milia but with the current situation I decided it was better not to do that and invite her in.I didn’t want to risk leaving and having the Fae take the chance to go to Maya. I know the Fae aren’t bad people but some of them are very mischievous. Especially the fox spirits.But even though I let her in the forest I decided to meet her in a clearing.“Greetings your majesty.” Milia smiled at me, her familiar sat on her left shoulder.“Hello Milia.” I gestured to her to sit on the benches. She glanced at them and then looked back with a nasty smile, “Are you afraid, your highness?”“Why would I be afraid?”“Then why not invite me to the palace?”“...”“Please,” She gave me a slight bow, “I’m not here with bad intentions.”“Last time I met you, you gave me the worst news.” I folded my arms and looked at her unamused.She maintained her smile. Her lips were long so her smile spread across wider than most people, “I only told you what was going
>> MayaI’ve been here for five days and got to meet many mystical beings that lived in the forest. They came to visit me one by one and seemed a bit nervous at first but I guess none of them had any idea how nervous I was.This all was very new to me and very very forgein. It was a concept that only existed in movies and novels. It was supposed to stay there but then this happened.Something so unexpected.Something-The sliding window opened and Yohan entered the terrace where I was sitting on a chair in the open while reading a book.-Right out of a fairy tail.The moment Yohan looked at me and our eyes met he gave me a warm smile. My heart skipped a beat.“You were reading?” He walked over.“Ah- Yes.” I looked at the book in my hands, “Just some basic information about this world.” I looked back at him again, “I got a little nervous after meeting the people here and wanted some space.”Yohan bent down a bit, “Are you okay?” He looked at my face trying to examine my health.“I’m
>>MayaRight before dinner when I was sitting in the lounge of the first floor, Yohan came back. He had left for some work in the town outside the forest. From what I’ve learned the forest covers most of the area of the light continent.There are three countries of Fae or one could say three enchanted forests because each one has its own ruler and this one is ruled by Yohan.Even though there is more forest, there are also towns outside the forests, just like the type you read about in fantasy novels. Places where there are markets and trade, many fae have houses there and even small restaurants. I haven’t visited any yet but I do want to go.The enchanted forest, especially the area around the palace, is considered the highest place. I guess because of the king? I guess, the forest holds the same importance like imperial palaces did. Well, the palace is here too after all.“You’re reading again?” Yohan came and sat down next to me on the two seater couch.“Yes.” I glanced at him, “I
>> MayaThe heaviness in my head faded away. The pain in my body eased a lot.The darkness that felt strange began to feel familiar as a light appeared out of nowhere.....I started gaining consciousness. Slowly, I opened my eyes and let the blurriness in my vision get blinked away.I turned my head and saw Yohan sitting by my side on the bed. I looked above and noticed his hand was on my head, a slight cool blue mist was wrapped around it.Was he using magic to calm down my body temperature?How long has he been doing this?My eyes shifted to look at him again, he was sitting facing the opposite direction, as if he was purposely avoiding looking at me.Has he been here ever since I fainted?He looks a bit tired.I wanted to speak but my throat felt a bit dry so I gulped down some saliva.“Yohan?” I whispered out his name but he heard it, I could tell from his reaction since he flinched but he didn’t turn to look at me immediately. Instead he slowly and hesitantly turned his face a