Dancing has been my job for years. It became a part of me, a part of my soul. But tonight, when Demitri held my hand and led me to the center of the dancing crowd, there was hesitation for a moment. It was as though it was my first time to step on the dancing ground. It was like I had never experienced dancing before this. For whatever reason, it was how I felt and I could not help but wonder why..."Sea-green suits you best. Probably the reason why you have that eye color," Demetri said, just low enough for both of us to hear."I do not intend to do anything with you. Quit with the flowery words, I will not buy that.""Indeed?" His voice soft, yet his eyes were challenging. His hand at the side of my waist smoothly crawled towards the small of my back, pushing me closer to him."I-Indeed," I agreed, trying to be tough but my trembling voice ended up defying me."It's odd how your eyes look so much familiar to me. Have any idea?"My heart skipped a beat."Why wouldn't you just go stra

"As much as I want to think that way, I suppose people might misinterpret your kindness. Have you seen the faces of the palace servants? They were obviously jumping into conclusions. Why would a decent man suddenly bring a girl in his chamber anyway? People are malicious in nature, if Your Highness is not aware.""Why would a decent man suddenly bring a girl in his chamber?" he echoed my question with an obvious teasing. "Because she has no place to sleep and the decent man is kind enough to share his?"I grimaced. How humorous that is!"Didn't know you are quiet good in humor.""Thank you for the compliment.""Who says its a compliment? If Your Highness haven't noticed the sarcasm, I was being sarcastic.""Indeed?""Indeed."I cleared my throat. "As I was saying, it is quiet unbecoming for a crown prince to be seen around with a lowly lady like me.""So?" He raised a brow. "If being a crown prince means living by the expectations of the people around me, I'd rather rather be nothing.

"I do remember that, my lady. But I have the right to hope, don't I?""You should be siding with me since you're my dragon. Why do you seemed so affectionate with Demitri? Maybe it's you who wants to be with him?""Possible since I'm part of you, and so you are to me.""Give me a peace of mind, Raja! Don't give me stupid ideas that would both endanger us.""As you my lady wish."I hissed at his sarcasm. When the dancing part began, I just stayed in the far corner, silently wishing for the time to go faster so I could leave the palace at once.When the right time came, all ladies were called to gather and line up in the hall."First, Crown Prince Ares will choose twelve ladies to be subjected for further evaluation," the chamberlain informed.Everyone was very eager to know the chosen twelve ladies. I bit my lower lip and looked at my shoes impatiently when the list of attendees were given to the chamberlain. He will call the names of the fortunate ladies."The first lady, we have..."

I stayed silent the whole time we're on the air. I just ignored Luke's curious eyes.From the air, I observed the entirety of said beach resort. It's amazing hotel, casitas and magnificent coast told me that it's, indeed, an exclusive resort. I also remembered Tita Alandra's remark about this place. I realized he was right. This a nice choice of place for vacations and events.When the chopper landed at the hotel helipad, we were greeted by staffs and the general manager. The smiles of the staffs as they looked at me were almost unforgivable. The middle-aged manager stepped closer with the staffs lining behind her."Welcome to Club El Fuego, Miss Kaia. We know you're coming today so we're here to assist you.""Thank you ...""Mary, take Miss Kaia's belongings and bring them to her suite," she commanded which I immediately stopped."No!" They were stunned. "I mean, don't bother. My bodyguards will take care of those."I told Luke that I'll stay here for only three days. But he brought

Food and drink were on the table when I texted Zach. I asked him if he had finished lunch. He didn't reply so I assumed he was eating. I also started eating while looking at some samples of furnitures from my secretary on the cellphone.I looked up when I heard a commotion. The glass of the glasses was scattered in the distance. A waiter bent down and purely apologized to a man while I think the manager was on the side of the staff and also purely apologized to the man in a coat and tie.I craned my neck to see a bit of the man's face, curious why he seems very important. When I saw one side of its face my eyes rolled and my heart jumped. Because of the same features, at first I thought it was Rustov. But after a while, I realized it was his brother Thiago!I drank the mango juice I ordered earlier. My heart was pounding so hard and loud. I don’t know where that nervousness of mine came from.I still couldn't recover when someone dropped something on my desk. I immediately assumed it