The next day marked the seventh day since I’ve last seen Ren. In other words, it’s been a full week since our tour of the Royal dical Office together. I would be lying if I said that I felt like ti just flew by because it didn’t. Each day felt long, and all the lessons were just my way of killing ti.
Now that I knew that Ren was at war, I couldn’t sit by patiently and wait for him to co back. There goes my peace of mind and my peaceful days. Last night, I couldn’t sleep at all. Honestly, I was too worried about Ren. If there’s a war going on, then people are getting hurt and injured. Worst, people were probably dying out there.
At least this ti Ren wasn’t the one attacking. He was the one defending his boarders which I guess is acceptable to maintain the security of his own empire. I sat up on the bed and stretched my arms above my head.
...
It was early in the evening the following day that I had a special visitor. As usual, I was sitting in my room reviewing so dical notes. I haven’t treated a patient in a while, and I haven’t collected herbs either. If this continues, then my dical skills would beco rusty, and I couldn’t allow that to happen no matter what. Trading my dical skills for Jeely’s graceful movents and watercolor painting skills was not a good trade in my opinion.
I was focused on my studies until I heard light taps on my door.
“Yes! You may co in,” I called out, without getting up from my seat.
It’s probably one of the maids. Sotis they would co in to offer tea or so snacks in case I was still hungry after dinner. The maids were nice, although, they barely spoke to unless spoken to. However, I could tell by the way they took care and looked out for that they had a good heart.
I heard the door slide open and soone enter the room. However, I wanted to focus on my studies, so I didn’t look up from the notebook in my hand.
“If it’s just tea, you can leave it on the table...thank you very much,” I said without taking my eyes off the page that I was reading.
“And what if it’s not just tea?”
A man’s voice answered, making realize that it wasn’t a maid that was in my room with . I quickly turned around and stood up.
“Ren!” I cried out without bothering to hide my happiness at his return.
I ran up to him and was about to throw my arms around him but then sohow, I was able to get a hold of myself. I offered him a bright smile as I stood in front of him instead.
“Did you miss ?” Ren asked, cocking his head to the side as he took my hands into his.
“Maybe...a little...” I mumbled.
“Just a little, huh? Well, I guess that’s better than nothing...” Ren said with a small laugh.
The warmth of Ren’s hands and they held mine reassured that this wasn’t a dream. Ren is really here. Finally, he’s back.
“Where were you?” I asked. My tone sounding sharper than I had intended.
“I was a little busy...” Ren said as he led after him to the wooden sofa so that we could talk while seated.
“Where did you go?” I continued to ask persistently.
Ren went silent and I could tell that he didn’t want to discuss things further with . However, I wanted him to tell the truth. I hated having to hear about him from soone else.
“Why are you asking if you already know?” Ren asked, his tone suddenly cold.
Ren knows...that I know?
“Because I want you to be the one to tell ...I hate hearing it from soone else...” I said, honestly.
“Who told you? Not that many people know that I went to the boarders” Ren asked, his eyes narrowing suspiciously as he peered closely at my face.
“Umm...” I hesitated to tell him.
“Was it Kin?” Ren asked, his tone certain.
“How did you know?” I asked, surprised.
“I just made an educated guess. Why did you see him?” Ren asked, clearly displeased.
“Am I not supposed to see him?” I asked.
I hated how the tables have turned against .
“Rin...I warned you to stay away from Kin before,” Ren replied. I could see his face darkening in an instant.
“I ran into him, and we just talked. That’s all...so I asked him where you were since I haven’t seen you for days,” I said. It was practically true.
Ren sighed as he closed his eyes. I could tell that he was exhausted. Although he was pristinely dressed as always, his hair was damp and tied back in a basic ponytail. He probably headed directly to see after he had a shower after returning from his journey. Perhaps, I could go easy on him for today. Afterall, I was truly happy that he was back safe.
“Welco back, Ren,” I said as sweetly as I could.
“It’s good to be back...and I hoped you didn’t cause any trouble while I was gone,” Ren replied. His tone had softened but I could tell that he wasn’t completely over the fact that I had t Prince Kin.
If we keep living in the Imperial palace together, I was bound to run into Prince Kin eventually. It was impossible to avoid him all together and forever. I hoped that Ren understood this.
“You make sound like such a big troublemaker...” I said as I pouted at him.
“Maybe you are...” Ren replied without a mont’s hesitation.
“Honestly, you look tired. Are you hungry?” I asked.
“A little. Can you cook sothing?” Ren asked.
“If I’m allowed to...then, sure,” I willingly agreed. If all he wanted to do was cook for him, I certainly could do that much. No fancy dishes though...
--To be continued...
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