the rendezvous
Well, I and my group of friends are walking towards the gate for a lunch then suddenly, a huge car stopped beside me but ignored it 'coz I don't know who's the owner of the car and like I care so, I went on. Then suddenly I just felt my hand being grabbed by someone and he actually has a strong grip 'coz my wrist is sore. And as I looked up to see who was dragging me towards the huge car, I was amazed by his beauty. My world stopped like the time froze in its moments and I was standing there mesmerizing him and then... "c'mon, what are standing there for?", and started to drag me. Then the world started to move around me again. "W-w-wait, wait, wait! What the heck are you doing?" I asked, surprised by my reaction. Though his expressions were bewildered he said, "I'll explain everything when we get into the car but right now we have to hurry." with no hesitations he began to push me towards the car. I was surprised; I let him do that to me. Then I just realized that I was with my friends so I started panicking since I don't know these persons as reached for the door "my friends, what about them?"
"They'll understand", he said. "Go!" he commanded the girl who was driving the car.
We arrived at a big house, maybe it was one these people's house. it was quite huge. All seven of us were seated in a receiving room.
"We'll have to think of something that won't jeopardize the safety of the princess" one girl said.
"How about we let her stay in each of our houses so none of the enemies could find her" another girl announced.
"But how can you do that?" the guy who dragged me asked them.
"Simple, she'll stay in my place for the next 2 months starting today since she's already here then she'll transfer to Cyrene's house.
"Yes that's possible, she could stay with me for the next two to three months" the girl named Cyrene announced.
"Then she could stay in my house for as long as she wants if Miguel would allow." another girl said.
With a quick glance I could tell that Miguel was the guy who dragged me and I guess he's the leader of the group. He gave the lady an angry look by the time he heard that. "You know very well Danea that she could not stay with you for more than two months or else someone would notice", Miguel said a matter-of-factly.
"Of course Miguel, I know. I was just thinking out loud, you know. She's fascinating don't you think so? Or maybe you want her solo?" Danea said.
"No, you're being care-free again and you just want to have some fun. And honestly the princess wouldn't want to play anymore." Miguel said and quickly gave Danae a dirty look.
"So it's settled then, she can stay in my house for 2 months starting today and transfer to Cyrene's for the next 2 months and so on and so forth."
"Okay" I could hear the rest of them saying.
Out of the blue I could hear my voice. "Uhm, excuse me? You've been saying about a princess and uhm who are you?" I said surprisingly. I can see some of them smiling and some smirking but Miguel was shaking his head as if he could not believe what he was hearing.
"You're unbelievable! Are you just slow or you're acting dumb?" Miguel exclaimed in disbelief.
"Hey! Take it easy there General. She's new and she's got no idea what we're talking about. Maybe we should lay it out to her one at a time. And I think I should start it." the lady who I guess own the house said.
"Kim, owner of the house. Well not exactly 'coz I live with my parents and I have a sister and a brother. And you'll be staying here for 2 months so you better get used to it." Kim said smiling.
"Yeah then after 2 months you can stay with me!" Cyrene exclaimed happily.
"Why do I have to stay here? I have a house to go home to, why here?" I asked sarcastically and feeling guilty after.
"Because you're the princess and there are so many who wants to kill you. Happy?" Miguel said irritated and left the house.
"Hey! Where are you going?" a girl I don't know her name yet asked and followed him "I'll go with you". And they both left the house.
"Oh! The girl's name's Agatha. She's a bit snobby but once you get to know her you'll change your mind. I'm Kris by the way." the man who's secondly beautiful introductorily said and at the same time reaching out for my hand. I hand shake in reply "nice to know you" I said smiling.
"uhp! Gotta go girls. Meeting is up in an hour and I'll be late if I don't leave now" he said while bidding everyone goodbye and kissing each of them on the cheek. And before I knew it he just did the same thing to me.
"Bye" I said.
"Kris! He's always busy. He's the eldest in the group. He's a businessman and owned one of the biggest companies here. And his rank in the kingdom...just a colonel! How harsh can they be?" Danea said disgustingly. "Well of course! Miguel is the son of the queen what do you expect his rank will be? Sergeant? Of course he will get the highest rank in the army." Cyrene said. I was just sitting there listening to their complaints I guess.
"If you ask me, he's just as fittingly be good as general than Kris. Kris is soft-hearted while Miguel is rather harsh and disciplined-" Kim said.
"AND his heart has hardened. I do wish you could soften him a bit" Danea said hopingly.
"Me?" I asked surprisingly. "Why me? Didn't you just hear him, the way he is talking to me? He's really harsh and scary."
"hahahahahaha" Danea was laughing at me. "You're funny. Yeah! You can soften him a bit." she said contentedly.
"Yeah you can" Kim and Cyrene chorused agreeing.
Cyrene started to stand up and move towards the exit. And before I could forget and act like princess I remembered my family. "W-wait! What about my family? Do they know about this?" I asked.
"Oh! Don't you worry, we got it all covered." Cyrene said.
"What? How?" I asked confused.
"Well, we told your parents and the rest of your relatives living in the house what you truly are but we can't let them tell your 'sisters and brother as well as your cousins your true identity'. So they know everything and they don't worry at all because we told them not to." Kim said half-heartedly.
"But what did you tell my siblings and my cousins?" I asked surprised.
"Miguel told them that you got lucky and worked abroad and that you'll keep in touch and everything." Cyrene said.
"What? So can I visit them? Why did you tell them that?" I asked.
"It's what Miguel said and we could not budge in. If it's what he said it should be left that way." Kim said.
"What? Arhg! What is he playing at? He's crazy! Well, if he acts like that in front of me, he'll never get too close to me! I hate him!" I said angrily.
"Oh you'll learn to love him. You'll see. And he will be as calm and nice as before." Cyrene said, thrilled. "Well, got to go." Cyrene left the house. And the place got suddenly so quite.
The room went silent. "We'd better get your things to your room", the lady called Kim exclaimed. "We don't want to be in such a mess when mom comes home" as she carried one of the bags to the stairs.
I took the remaining bags and followed her. "You will be staying in this room for the next two months" as she entered the room and placed the baggage on the floor.
Wow! The only word I could express as I entered the room. The room wasn't that big but I can see the furniture's all new and they look luxurious. It was simple yet I find it perfect for me.
"It's the only room that fits you, I'm not being judgmental though-"
"N-no. It's perfect, thank you," thanked her and cutting her at the same time. She then left the room
The bed is so soft that I think I just want to sleep all day long. The curtains are cute. They have the colour of cool lavender. The walls have been painted with cool green. I went up to touch them. It was soft to touch that it looks like it had been covered with carpets-"
"This room is really made for you', someone has interrupted my thoughts. I turned where the sound came and find a man looking straight at me. It was Miguel. "Each guardian including me has been taking a closer look at you. This type of room is what you like most. You spend more time in your bedroom than anywhere else-" as he sat across the bed. "We have prepared ourselves and our foster families for your coming-"
"They are expecting me to be staying in each of your houses?", I asked surprised and cutting his sentence at the same time.
"Yes!" he exclaimed. "They know all our identities. Since the time we have regained our memories, we have told them all about us. It seems that you're the only person who has no idea of what really are you. Oh! Don't worry, they said they have no problems fitting in", he said reassuringly.
He must've noticed someone coming that he left so suddenly. By that time two unfamiliar figures showed up and left me puzzled in front of them.
"These are my parents. Mom, Dad meet Stac- I mean Lady Shiara", Kim said as she interrupted my thoughts.
"Uhm. Good afternoon Mrs. Brown, Mr. Brown," bowing in front of them like those Japanese people when they greet each other as I greeted them. I can assume both of them are professionals and they look so formal. It makes me feel very awkward in their midst.
"Is your room okay for you?", Mrs. Brown asked.
"We can transfer you to another room if you wish to..." Mr. Brown said trying to ensure that I am most welcome at their place.
"Oh! I'm very much fine in this room", I assured them. "It's perfect." I can't help thinking how lucky they've been 'coz they've got parents and allows them to do whatever they want. Oh well I was contented with how my family brought me up. I realize, I have been smiling in front of them. And now I feel so embarrassed.
"Dinner will be served in half an hour dear. So better be ready", Mrs. Brown said and they went out.
She is so motherly, I thought to myself.
"She's like that ever since. Better get used to it by now." Kim said with a sigh and went out.