Chapter 17: The right thing (part 1)

Zen (P.O.V.)

I'm in the room of King Mitsuo. He's standing in front of me and he seems angry. I have to gather up my courage and tell him what's in my mind. I can do it... I must do it for Shirayuki's sake...

- King Mitsuo, I want to talk with you about a very serious issue concerning your daughter, Princess Shirayuki, I say firmly.

- Why are you being so serious and formal?

- In this situation, I have to act formal.

- Well, I know what you want to discuss and my answer is "NO".

He glares at me and he looks aggressive. But I won't give up!

- You have to consider Shirayuki's future...

- Get out of my room Zen or I'll call the guards!, he threatens me.

- Please listen to what I have to say...

- Zen, someday you will become the Clarines' King and you will understand why I want Shirayuki to marry Kareni's Prince.

- I do understand but...

- Just keep in mind that if I don't give my daughter to him, there will be a war between the two kingdoms, the King shouts.

I can't believe what I just heard but right now I can't continue the conversation. I have to go back to my office and think what I'll do without letting Shirayuki know about all these.

- For now, our conversation ends here but I will approach you again.

And with these words I close the door behind me and head to my office. It didn't go as planned but I won't let this go so easily. I love Shirayuki and I'll do anything for her! Mitsuhide figures out that it didn't go well and tries to comfort me. I'm so lucky that I have such friends. Just when I open my mouth to say something to Mitsuhide, the door opens and Kiki appears in a rush. It is obvious that she was running but I'm waiting to know why.

- Zen... Zen... Shirayuki just...

- What happened to her?, I ask worried.

She looks at me with a worrisome look.

- Shirayuki fainted...

Immediately, I run through the castle's corridors to go find her. I just love her so much that if something happens to her, I'll lose my whole world.

Shirayuki (P.O.V.)

Zen just left the room to go find my father. I'm so worried about him! I don't know how my father will react if he'll see Zen in front of him. I'm not feeling well but that's because I am anxious of what will happen. Queen Miki and my mother are sitting there and continue their conversation about festivals but I can see that they are worried too. I'm trying to chat with them as well but I feel my head heavy. I drink some water and feel somehow better.

- Um... I'm sorry but I need to go to my room. I'll see you later!

I stand up from my chair and then my head turns round and round. Then everything is black! I feel someone carrying me and I can hear his voice vaguely but it's enough to understand that he's worried.

Later, I wake up and I'm in my room. Zen sits on a chair beside me and holds tightly my hand. I can feel someone examining me and I figure out that is Dr. Garrack. I'm trying to get up but Zen says that I must rest for a while.

- How did it go with my father?, I ask him with a serious expression on my face.

- Well, it didn't go so well but I'm not going to give up. Just wait a little more Shirayuki and I promise you that I will do anything to be together with you.

I look at him with love and I can see in his eyes that he loves me as well.

- Love can cure everything, I hear Dr. Garrack saying.

Both Zen and I blush and then smile to one another. I don't really want to marry Kareni's Prince and be together with someone I don't love and barely know for the rest of my life. I understand that my father carries a lot on his shoulders but I'm not a piece of meat to be sold. I have feelings towards Zen and he's the only one I love.

In my room is Zen and outside are waiting my mother and Queen Miki. My dad hasn't come to see me yet and I don't think he will show up. I wish things wouldn't be so hard and I'd be able to find a solution for everyone in order to be happy.

Dr. Garrack leaves my room and now I'm here all alone with my beloved Zen.

- Zen, I love you so much!, I say seriously.

- I love you too my sunshine!

I get up and hug him so tight that I'm worried if he can breath. But he hugs me tightly too. I don't want for us to part because I can't live without him.

NARRATOR

Things are difficult for everyone and each one tries to find a solution. After a few hours, Shirayuki is better and goes to the garden along with Obi. Zen is in his office signing some documents and Mitsuhide doesn't let him go, as always.

When Zen finishes his work, he goes to find Shirayuki under the apple tree. She looks so beautiful under the light of the sunset that Zen wants to kiss her.

- Hey my Lady!

- Ah hello Zen...

- Are you watching the sunset?

- Yes. Do you want to watch it with me?, Shirayuki says smiling.

- Of course I want. You know how much I enjoy being with you..., Zen turns his head to not face Shirayuki with his red face.

Shirayuki laughs with his reaction and then puts her head on Zen's shoulder. Zen hugs her with his arm and they sit there while watching the romantic sunset.

- Shirayuki, I promise you that in the end I will make you my wife. I love you so much my love!, he says and slowly puts his lips on hers.

They share their first kiss while the sun hides behind the mountains and lets them express their love by kissing. Both of them feel like they are flying while holding hands and their kiss can make them feel something more than happiness. That moment, Princess Shirayuki and Prince Zen felt that nothing can stop them from being together forever! In the end, their love would be the winner, that's for sure...

To be continued...

Hey guys! I know that I haven't updated for a while but I was busy with my exams. From now on, I will update more often as I will have more free time. Well, I hope you liked this chapter and please let me know what you think of it with your reviews... So what will happen in the next chapter? Will Zen talk to King Mitsuo once more? Will the Tanbarun's King finally let his daughter marry the person she loves? Until the next chapter, have a great day!!!

See you next time...