Queen Aurora

Chapter 27

Queen Aurora
Chapter 27

The night is peaceful as the cold breeze touches my hair.

Mag-isa akong nakaupo sa damuhan habang pinagmamasdan ang magandang kalangitan.

Inabot na kami ng gabi sa bahay ampunan habang inaayos pa ng horseman ang nasirang gulong ng karwahe.

Napahinga nalang ako ng malalim at nayakap ng mahigpit ang mga binti ko.

There are stars tonight and I can't help but look at them with awe from where I was sitting. I guess this night will be long.

"Queen," I heard that soft voice behind me.

Matapos kaming mag-usap kanina ay hindi ko na siya kinausap pa ulit. Pakiramdam ko ay wala na kaming dapat na pag-usapan pa dahil alam ko na ang lahat ng sikretong itinatago niya.

The only thing that irritates me is that I've learned all about his secrets from Freya. He claims to love me, but he can't even share his thoughts with me. Wait, am I sulking?

But what's the use of understanding him, anyway? We will be divorcing soon and going on our separate ways.

Ah, I must see Zenon soon. I need to see him.

Naramdaman ko na naupo siya sa tabi ko at pinagmasdan ako. Nilingon ko naman siya at binigyan ng isang masamang tingin.

"What?" I asked.

A small grin twitched in his face before he spoke. "I'm sorry for breaking the carriage's wheels. I guess I have been rough this time."

Naramdaman ko nalang ang pag-akyat ng lahat ng dugo sa magkabilang pisngi ko. Kaagad ko namang tinakpan ang bibig niya bago pa siya makapagsabi ng kung ano pa man.

The passionate time we had caused the carriage's wheels to give out.

"Don't speak!" My face is burning red.

But wait, why am I so embarrassed? Why can't I look into his eyes?

Nakita kong nagulat naman siya nang dahil sa nakita niyang pamumula ng magkabilang pisngi ko. Atsaka niya marahang hinawakan ang kamay ko na nakatakip sa bibig niya at hinalikan iyon.

I flinched.

"What are you doing?!" I can't believe that I'm blushing from his simple gestures.

The light of the moon is shining brightly on his handsome face. Those emerald eyes that have only looked at me with love are melting my heart.

"Let's not divorce." He spoke.

Hindi ko naman mapigilang matigilan mula sa kinauupuan ko habang nakatitig sa maganda niyang mga mata.

What did he just say? Is he serious right now?

"Alexandre—-"

"I know that your father was one of the reasons this land was suffering, but I've realized that between the crown and you, I would still choose you."

I can't believe that I'm hearing this.

"Let's not divorce." His eyes were determined. "I will turn a blind eye to all the corruption being done by your father and other noblemen. Queen, I realized that I can't lose you. My heart is more important to me than the crown. You are the most important person in my life, and I can sacrifice everything if this only means that you'll stay by my side. "

There was a bitter taste that suddenly filled my mouth from all of his words.

A small smile twitched in my lips, and I saw him get taken aback by that. I only rarely smile at him, and I believe it has a big impact on him.