“WHAT happened?"
Nanatiling nakayuko ang mga ulo ng mga gwardiya sa palasyo.
“Hindi po talaga namin alam. Nakita ko lang po siya at napagkamalang magnanakaw. Pasensya na po talaga, mahal na prinsipe. Hindi ko po sinasadya. Hindi ko alam na siya pala ang—”
“It’s alright.” Sebastian sighed. “You may now go back to your post.”
Agad namang nagsisunod ang mga ito saka nagsibalik sa kani-kanilang posisyon. Sebastian then took off his armor at ibinigay iyon sa kanyang secretary.
“Where is he?” Tanong niya rito.
Pormal na yumuko si North, ang kanyang sekretarya saka nagsalita, “In your room, sir.”
Tumango lamang siya at walang imik na naglakad papunta sa kanyang silid. Slowly, he opened the door at naglakad papasok. He went near his bed and there he saw his bride, sleeping peacefully and calmly.
Sebastian sat near him and stared at his sleeping face. He unconsciously raised his hand, caressing Kai’s cheeks. Napatitig lamang siya rito.
Sebastian was silently appreciating Kai’s features when his gaze stopped at Kai’s lips. He gulped.
Muli ay nanumbalik sa kanya ang nangyari kanina. Ano na lang kaya ang mangyayari kung hindi agad siya nakabalik kanina?
He doesn’t want to think about it anymore but he couldn’t stop himself from worrying of what could’ve happen if he wasn’t there to stop the beast.
Ngunit bahagyang natigilan si Sebastian matapos mapansin ang biglaang pagnginig ng katawan ni Kai.
“N-No. . . no. . . someone. . . please. . . h-help me.” Kai suddenly muttered in his sleep with tears pooling on his face.
Shocked, Sebastian immediately caressed Kai’s hair and whispered near his ear. “Shh. . . It’s alright. You're safe now. It’s alright.”
Sebastian sighed in relief when Kai started to calm down. He leaned to kiss his forehead and then whispered, “I’ll always protect you, Kai.”
“Mhmm.”
Sebastian smiled at Kai’s sleeping response.
Once again, Sebastian caressed his hair to his face then kissed his forehead. He pulled himself out from the bed and walked towards the bathroom as he was taking his clothes off.
As the cold water runs all over his body, biglang may alalaang dumaan sa kanyang isipan.
“Are you alright?”
Little Sebastian stared at the little boy who approached him. Sebastian blinked twice.
“Uhmm. . . I was asking if you’re—”
Ngunit hindi na natapos ng bata ang sasabihin ng biglang umiyak ang batang Sebastian.
Gulat na napaatras ang batang lalaki saka siya tinitigan. Huminga ito ng malalim at muli siyang nilapitan.
“I’m Kai. Ikaw? Anong pangalan mo bata?”
Sebastian stared at him with his teary eyes. He wiped off his tears and sniffed before handing his hands towards Kai.
“Sebastian.”
Nakangiting tinanggap naman ito ng batang si Kai.
“Eh, bakit ka umiyak kanina?” Bigla ay tanong nito.
Mabilis na napaiwas ng tingin ang batang Sebastian nang sabihin iyon ng lalaki.
“I’m lost.” Sebastian muttered shyly. Mahina ang pagkakasabi nito ngunit hindi iyon nakatakas sa pandinig ng batang si Kai.
Ngumiti ito sa kanya. “Then, do you want to come with me? I’ll take you to our house na lang while we wait for your parents to get you.”
Little Sebastian stared at the beautiful boy in front of him. He had never seen a boy so pretty in his entire life.
Kumikinang ang matang tumingin sa kanya ang batang Kai, “So, do you want to come with me?”
Wala sa sariling napailing na lamang si Sebastian sa alaalang iyon. Sebastian stared at the bathroom’s ceiling while the water’s running on his hair down to his abdomen.
If he could turn back time, he'll definitely go back to the time when they first met. If only he could..
KAI groaned when the sun’s ray touched his face. He covered his face with the pillow beside him.
“This smells nice,” Kai muttered.
Nakangiting bumalik siya sa pagtulog ngunit ang ngiting iyon ay mabilis na naglaho nang biglang bumalik sa kanya ang alaala kagabi.
Agad siyang napabalikwas ng bangon nang maalala iyon.
His eyes scanned the whole place. This isn’t the same room like last time. Then his eyes stopped at the man who’s in front of him sitting on the sofa with legs crossed and on his right hand were papers while the left was holding a reading glasses. Kai stared at his face.
Oh. He’s sleeping.
Slowly, he moved away from the bed and took a step near the man who was sleeping. Nang makalapit dito ay isa-isa niyang kinuha ang mga papel na hawak nito saka iyon inilagay sa maliit na mesa. He then took his glasses off from his hands and placed it on top of the papers.
Muli ay napatitig siya sa binata. Is he the Sebastian they were talking about?
He can’t stop but stare at the magnificent man in front of him. Kai bent a little to take a closer look at the man. He can’t stop but admire the man’s face and built. Kai saw several handsome men but never did he met a man so gorgeous as the man he’s looking at right now.
“How are you feeling?”
Nanlalaki ang matang napatingin si Kai sa mukha ng lalaki. Their eyes met. Kai’s face flustered in embarrassment!
Oh God.
“Ah. . . I. . .”
Sebastian's eyes were half closed and when Kai tried to move away from him, he immediately pulled him closer to his body.
Kai’s face was totally red. He was aware of how sexy his smell was but smelling it up close is something he wasn't ready for. The combination of mint and musk linger on his nose. It was intoxicatingly tempting. Their lips were centimers away from each other and one wrong move, Kai knew what will happen.
He tried pulling away from the man’s embrace but he was too strong compared to his fragile body.
Sebastian pulled him closer and whispered on his ear, “How are you feeling?”
Kai gulped.
“I-I’m fine.”
Kai saw how Sebastian sighed in relief. “That’s good to hear.”
“Yeah.”
Kai tried pulling away from Sebastian’s arms yet again, he failed.
“H-Hey, cut it out will you!” It was awkward but Kai felt something familiar the moment their skin touched.
But instead of pulling away, Sebastian hugged him tighter.
“Please don’t make me worry like that again.”
Agad na natigilan si Kai sa pagkawala sa pagkakayap nito.
Using one of his hand, Sebastian caressed Kai’s face and made him look at his eyes.
Once again, Kai gulped the moment his eyes met the man’s beautiful green eyes.
Sebastian breath was making him crazily flustered.
‘What the hell is he doing?’ Kai thought, confused.
Sebastian leaned forward and when their lips almost touched, a knock on the door made both of them frozen.
Nahihiyang naiiwas ni Kai ang kanyang mukha sa lalaki saka agad na bumangon sa pagkakahiga sa katawan nito.
‘What the fuck am I doing with him? Keep your cool, Kai!’
Sebastian cleared his throat, “Come in.”
Immediately, the door opened. “Your highness, your father has arrived.”
Sebastian nodded. “Okay. We’ll be there in a minute.”
“Yes, your highness.”
After the servant left, the silence between them remained.
“My father wants to see you it's the reason why he’s here.” Pagsisimula ni Sebastian.
Kunot-noong tumingin si Kai sa kanya. “Me? Why me?”
“Because you are my bride?”
“But I didn’t even agree to be your bride in the first place!”
Sebastian stared at him. “You are my bride.”
“No, I’m not! And besides, we’re both men. Ano na lang ang masasabi ng ama mo?”
Now Sebastian’s confuse. “What do you mean by that? Of course he’ll be thrilled about you being my bride.”
“W-What? No!”
“Hey…”
Kai sighed, “Look, I think this is a mistake. There must be some mistakes going on here and besides—”
“You are my bride. The whole kingdom already knows about you. We will be married soon and you can’t change that, Kai.” Nakangising sambit pa nito.
Both Sebastian and his father seems to enjoy their conversations together and Kai was sitting there uncomfortably.
The presence of the king and his son is too intimidating for him to handle. Kung kaya’t wala na siyang ibang ginawa kundi ang itutok sa pagkain ang kanyang atensyon.
“How are you two doing lately?"
Agad na napaangat ng tingin si Kai nang biglang magsalita ang ama ni Sebastian.
Sebastian looked at him and smiled. “We’re doing fine, Your Majesty. We are starting to know more about each other. Right, Kai?”
“Ah..Yes?”
Seryosong tumingin ang hari sa kanilang dalawa. “That’s good. Soon we will be planning your wedding and I want everything settled.”
Muntikan ng masamid si Kai sa kanyang pagkain, mabuti na lamang at mabilis na umalalay sa kanya ang prinsipe.
‘How can he say that? Is that even possible? I m-mean.. hindi ba siya galit o ano?’
Tumango si Sebastian, “Yes, Your Majesty. We'll start planning out some preparations for our wedding.”
“That’s good.”
After the long talk with the King, they finally decided to end the night and bid each other goodbye.
Kai and Sebastian remained silent while walking through the hallway. Nagpumilit si Sebastian na ihatid ito sa kanyang silid.
“This is my room. I’ll be going in.” Tumitig siya kay Sebastian, “G’night, mister prince.”
“Mister prince?”
Nakataas ang kilay na tumingin si Sebastian sa kanya and Kai just shrugged it off. Akmang papasok na sana sa loob si Kai nang bigla siyang hinawakan nito sa balikat.
“Hey, I have a name you know.”
Kai just looked at him blankly. “I know, mister prince.”
“I’m Sebastian, the third son of the king.” Sebastian introduced himself and held out his hand.
Kai looked at him confusingly when Sebastian signaled him to accept his hand. Walang nagawa ay mabilis niya itong tinanggap.
“Kai. You already know that anyways.”
Nakangiting tumingin si Sebastian sa kanya, “I just want to introduce my name formally since we weren't able to do it the last time and we'll be married soon.”
There he goes again..
Kai sigh heavily while leaning his back on the wall before directly looking at the prince in front of him.
“Look, I told you already. I don’t want to be your bride. I will never be your bride because I don't want to get married. And I still need to go back.” Seryosong sambit niya.
But Kai stood frozen the moment his eyes saw how the emotions on Sebastian’s face slowly faded.
Sebastian sigh before avoiding his gaze.
“I understand. Goodnight. Have a sweet night, Kai.” Sebastian’s voice were cold, “I’ll take my leave now.”
At mabilis naman itong tumalikod sa kanya ng walang lingon-lingon. Deretso lamang ang pagkakalakad nito papalayo sa kanyang silid. As the silhouette of that man slowly disappears, ganun na lamang ang naging paglunok ni Kai.
What the hell?
MORNING came and the chirping of birds made Kai to woke up. With his robe on, he immediately went near the big window. Noon lamang niya napansin ang malawak at magarbong tanawin ng hardin sa palasyo.“Wow. . .” he can't believe what he's seeing!The garden was way too beautiful and he's mesmerized by its beauty. It probably took several years to build such garden.Ni hindi manlang niya napansin ang mga minutong lumipas dahil masyado siyang nadarag sa kagandahan ng hardin.Saka lamang nagising si Kai nang may kumatok sa pintuan saka dali-daling nag-ayos sa sarili.“Young master, Kai. Your breakfast is ready.”Nang makarating sa hapag ay sumalubong sa kanya ang napakaraming pagkain and what shocked him the most is that no one was there except him and the maids.“Where's Sebastian?” Tanong niya sa isa sa mga katulong sa palasyo.“Nakaalis na po a
“NAGHIHINTAY na po ang mahal na prinsipe sa labas.”Kai sigh as he stared at himself on the mirror. Muli niyang naipikit ang kanyang mga mata and the memory last night came rushing into his mind, again.“Fuck!”Wala sa sariling nasapo niya ang kanyang noo.‘How the hell did we fucking end up kissing?! Why didn't I pushed him away? Just why?! And thinking how I kissed him back is way too fucking embarrassing! Damn it!’Naiinis na inirapan niya ang sarili sa salamin saka nagdesisyong lumabas na lamang sa kanyang silid.What happened last night was embarrassing and now he's going to face him again!Huminga muna siya ng malalim bago binuksan ang pintuan. ‘It's fine. I'm fine. Huling araw ko na 'to ngayon dito. It's fine, Kai. Hindi mo na siya makikita pa.’“Yeah, that'
HINDI pa rin makapaniwalang tumingin si North kay Kai na ngayon ay nasa prinsipe pa rin ang paningin habang inaalalayan ito ng mga tagapaggamot.Wala sa sariling napailing nalamang siya. ‘I wonder how the prince will react.’“North.”Hindi pinansin ni North ang tumawag sa kanya at nagpatuloy lamang sa paglakad papalapit sa walang malay na prinsipe.“We need to go back to the palace, now. It'll be dangerous if we'll stay longer.” Tugon niya sa isa sa mga attendant.“Yes, sir.”“North! Hey, North!”“Let's go. The prince isn't safe here.” Aniya at hindi pinansin ang sumisigaw.“North—!”Naiiritang nilingon niya ito, “Tumahimik ka nga! Why the fuck are you shouting?”Monroe gave him a blank look. “You were pretending not to hear me, that's why.”Inirapan lamang siya ni North.“How was the pr
KAI woke up early the next day. Matapos niyang linisin ang kanyang sugat ay sakto namang pumasok si North sa kanyang silid.“The prince is awake. I'm on my way there. Dumaan lang talaga ako dito para ipaalam sayo.”Gulat na tumayo si Kai at lumapit sa kanya, “I'll go with you.”Tumango naman si North saka sila naglakad patungo sa silid ng prinsipe.“Good morning, Your Highness.”Nanatiling nakatago sa likod ng malaking pintuan si Kai habang naghihintay na marinig ang boses ng prinsipe.“How was he? Did he get back safely?”“I'm sorry, Prince Sebastian. But—”Nakataas ang kilay na tumingin si Sebastian kay North. “But what?”North exhaled deeply before looking at Kai, mouthing him to get inside.
HINDI maipaliwanag ni Kai ang sayang naramdaman matapos makita ang iba't-ibang itsura ng mga pamilihan at lugar sa labas ng palasyo.Sebastian brought him to the Kingdom's town. The streets were crowded and noisy, and children were running along the street.Ngayon niya lang nakita ang ganoong klase na lugar. The town was busy yet everyone was happy.Kai would excitedly enter some random stores saka masayang tumitingin-tingin sa mga paninda nito and Sebastian would just chuckle at Kai's cuteness. Kai tried his best to maintain a calm expression even though he was having a hard time suppressing his excitement and Sebastian finds it cute.'Seriously how can a man be this adorable?' Sebastian thought.Nakangiting napapailing na lamang si Sebastian sa pag-uugaling iyon ni Kai. Kai often shows a defensive look whenever he's inside the palace. And seeing him acting c
KANINA pa hindi mapakali si Sebastian kakahintay sa tawag ni North. Gumagabi na at nasa may ilog pa rin sila.“What the hell happened?” Sebastian muttered, still checking at his phone.“Why don't you try calling him instead?” Kai suggested.Madilim na kung kaya't mas kinakailangan na nilang makauwi dahil masyado itong mapanganib para sa kanila lalo pa't isang prinsipe ang kasama ni Kai.Just as when Sebastian was about to call North, his phone rang and it was North calling him.“Yes? Any news, North?”Mabilis nitong ini-loud speaker ang tawag para marinig nilang dalawa ni Kai ang sasabihin ni North.“I'm sorry, Your Highness.”Sebastian's forehead creased, “Why? What happened?”“It looks like you'll have to stay in there
SEBASTIAN took Kai to his room at nang makarating sa silid ay agad nitong binuksan ang pintuan saka pinapasok ang lalaki. Kai entered his room and Sebastian was leaning on the room's door, watching him with arms folded on his chest. Kai raised his brows at him. “What?” Sebastian chuckled, “North, Monroe and me will discuss some important matters. Will you be okay here?” Kunot-noong tumingin si Kai sa kanya. What's with his question? “Of course, I will! And you should go now. They must've been tired waiting for you,” Kai said dismissing him with his hands folded, mimicking Sebastian. Napailing na lamang si Sebastian, “Thay can wait.” “Yeah right. But you should really go now.” Ani Kai habang itinuturo pa ang daan sa labas, “They might punch you for letting them wait for too long.” Pabirong sumama ang mukha ni Sebastian, “They can't do that. I'm a prince.” Anito na ngayon ay nakangisi na.
THE WAY Sebastian moved his lips were seducting and Kai didn't know how to react. His lips remained unmoving at tanging ang prinsipe lamang ang humahalik sa kanya.Sebastian's kiss was soft and slow and Kai couldn't do anything but to close his eyes and feel the tenderness of their kiss.Sebastian groaned matapos maramdaman ang biglaang paggalaw ni Kai sa kanyang kandungan and what shocked him more was when Kai began to move his own lips.It was turning him on pero hindi niya mapigilang matawa matapos maramdaman ang paghalik sa kanya ng lalaki. He could feel his lips and hands tremble, which he thought was cute.Kai moved his face away from the prince then glared at him. “Why the fuck are you laughing?”“Nothing, ” anito habang nagpipigil ng tawa.Kai stared at him blankly.“F*ck you.”Sebastian's face suddenly became serious.“What did you say?”Kai raised his brows
IT HAS BEEN going on for days now and the coldness between the prince and Kai were noticeable, even the servants could clearly see the tension between the two.“Hey, Kai.” Sebastian muttered trying to get Kai's attention.“I still need to go to the library.” The man answered, instantly dismissing him.Sebastian sighed as he stared at Kai walking away and headed to the library himself. Come to think of it, it has been two weeks already and since then Kai obviously is avoiding him. No more like ignoring him. Whenever he was around, Kai would start acting coldly towards him. He wouldn't even bother look or glance at him. The reason? Even the prince doesn't know. He wanted to talk to him para maliwanagan siya but he couldn't and Kai wouldn't let him.It was frustrating but he just can't stop himself from chasing him. Wala siyang ideya kung ano ang nangyari and why Kai was acting coldly towards him. He hates the idea of Kai ignoring him
“I'M SORRY. I'm sorry. I'll help you—”“No, Your Highness. Please, let us clean this for you. Baka masugatan ka na naman po.”Nahihiyang tumango si Kai sa mga tagapagsilbi saka muling bumalik sa kanyang kinauupuan.“Trip mo bang magbasag ng mga gamit ngayon, Kai?” Nakataas ang kilay na sambit ni Kaycee at mabilis na sumimangot after seeing Sebastian's glare at her.Napayuko na lamang si Kai sa naging litanya ng babae saka iniiwas ang paningin.“Are you alright, Kai?” Sebastian asked.Kai closed his eyes saka huminga ng malalim.“I'm sorry. I'm a bit tired. I'll take my leave for now.” Sagot niya saka iniwan sa lamesa ang dalawa at mabilis na naglakad paalis.Sebastian looked at him as he made his way out of the dining room. Something's a bit off. Kanina pa wala sa sarili si Kai. He noticed that Kai was zoning out since this morning after their talk. He wond
KAI FLINCHED matapos maramdaman ang malamig na hangin na bumalot sa kanyang katawan. He rolled over the bed and pulled his blanket when he noticed something.He abruptly got himself up from the bed but the sharp pain on his arm made him winced. Kai noticed that his wounds were cleaned and the bandage has been changed. Kunot-noong tiningnan niya ang kanyang braso.Obviously someone tended his wound. Muli niyang naramdaman ang lamig kung kaya't dali-dali siyang naglakad patungong closet saka doon kumuha ng damit. He was left half naked sleeping on his bed para masigurong hindi masangga ng damit ang kanyang sugat.He looked over through the balcony, it was still early in the morning and the weather was cold. Winter season is coming and so, he felt chilly. He suddenly remembered his dad. He sighed. Kai wondered how he was doing but Sebastian assured him that his father was doing fine. Even though he was wondering how Sebastian came up with such assurance, he couldn'
IT HAS BEEN a day and the woman who claimed Sebastian's fiancee was still in the palace. Sebastian hasn't come back from his trip yet and the woman was making ruckus around the castle.“I told you to properly cook this! How the hell do you expect me to eat that?!”Kai shook his head in disbelief. They were in the dining room. Ayaw mang makisabay kumain ni Kai sa babae ay mapilit ito at talagang pinatawag pa siya at pinilit para magkasabay silang kumain, Kai was hesitant at first but he agreed in the end.But looking at the scene in front of him, he couldn't stop himself but to regret his decision. Hindi niya kilala ang babae and the only thing he know was her name, Kaycee. Nothing more. There is no point of asking the royal maids either. Everytime he asks who Kaycee was, the maids would just lower their heads and wouldn't even talk for one bit. It was frustrating him. Hindi niya kilala ang babae and the way she acted inside the palace is making him i
“I HEARD that one of them often stays in this bar.” Ani North habang nakaturo sa mapang nasa mesa kaharap si Monroe.Tumango-tangong sinundan ni Monroe ang kamay ni North na itinuro ang isang lugar.“We'll divide the places. You will first stroll and gather information in these areas meanwhile I, will gather information in the east side of this town.” Lumingon siya kay Monroe habang nanatiling seryoso ang kanyang paningin at ang kanyang kamay ay nasa mapa pa rin. “Then we will meet in this bar tonight.”Nanatiling nakatingin sa kanya si North kung kaya't kunot-noong tiningnan din ito ni Monroe.“Any problem?”“Not at all.” Madiing sambit ni North sa kanya.“Okay, then.” Monroe answered saka humiga sa sofa na malapit lamang sa mesa.North looked at him while looking at Monroe who was currently in a sleeping position. Annoying.He let out a sigh.&
THE WAY Sebastian moved his lips were seducting and Kai didn't know how to react. His lips remained unmoving at tanging ang prinsipe lamang ang humahalik sa kanya.Sebastian's kiss was soft and slow and Kai couldn't do anything but to close his eyes and feel the tenderness of their kiss.Sebastian groaned matapos maramdaman ang biglaang paggalaw ni Kai sa kanyang kandungan and what shocked him more was when Kai began to move his own lips.It was turning him on pero hindi niya mapigilang matawa matapos maramdaman ang paghalik sa kanya ng lalaki. He could feel his lips and hands tremble, which he thought was cute.Kai moved his face away from the prince then glared at him. “Why the fuck are you laughing?”“Nothing, ” anito habang nagpipigil ng tawa.Kai stared at him blankly.“F*ck you.”Sebastian's face suddenly became serious.“What did you say?”Kai raised his brows
SEBASTIAN took Kai to his room at nang makarating sa silid ay agad nitong binuksan ang pintuan saka pinapasok ang lalaki. Kai entered his room and Sebastian was leaning on the room's door, watching him with arms folded on his chest. Kai raised his brows at him. “What?” Sebastian chuckled, “North, Monroe and me will discuss some important matters. Will you be okay here?” Kunot-noong tumingin si Kai sa kanya. What's with his question? “Of course, I will! And you should go now. They must've been tired waiting for you,” Kai said dismissing him with his hands folded, mimicking Sebastian. Napailing na lamang si Sebastian, “Thay can wait.” “Yeah right. But you should really go now.” Ani Kai habang itinuturo pa ang daan sa labas, “They might punch you for letting them wait for too long.” Pabirong sumama ang mukha ni Sebastian, “They can't do that. I'm a prince.” Anito na ngayon ay nakangisi na.
KANINA pa hindi mapakali si Sebastian kakahintay sa tawag ni North. Gumagabi na at nasa may ilog pa rin sila.“What the hell happened?” Sebastian muttered, still checking at his phone.“Why don't you try calling him instead?” Kai suggested.Madilim na kung kaya't mas kinakailangan na nilang makauwi dahil masyado itong mapanganib para sa kanila lalo pa't isang prinsipe ang kasama ni Kai.Just as when Sebastian was about to call North, his phone rang and it was North calling him.“Yes? Any news, North?”Mabilis nitong ini-loud speaker ang tawag para marinig nilang dalawa ni Kai ang sasabihin ni North.“I'm sorry, Your Highness.”Sebastian's forehead creased, “Why? What happened?”“It looks like you'll have to stay in there
HINDI maipaliwanag ni Kai ang sayang naramdaman matapos makita ang iba't-ibang itsura ng mga pamilihan at lugar sa labas ng palasyo.Sebastian brought him to the Kingdom's town. The streets were crowded and noisy, and children were running along the street.Ngayon niya lang nakita ang ganoong klase na lugar. The town was busy yet everyone was happy.Kai would excitedly enter some random stores saka masayang tumitingin-tingin sa mga paninda nito and Sebastian would just chuckle at Kai's cuteness. Kai tried his best to maintain a calm expression even though he was having a hard time suppressing his excitement and Sebastian finds it cute.'Seriously how can a man be this adorable?' Sebastian thought.Nakangiting napapailing na lamang si Sebastian sa pag-uugaling iyon ni Kai. Kai often shows a defensive look whenever he's inside the palace. And seeing him acting c