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13 | Unknown Waters, Unspoken Thoughts

13 | Unknown Waters, Unspoken Thoughts

Emerald's POV

My date with the Prince was like stuff made of fairytales. I was never taken out to anything grand even considering my reputation in the society. Was I too shallow to have these feelings right now? I felt special... I felt great! I felt like I was the woman for Max and I do not even think of such stupid things before. I bit my lip thinking of our kiss. He was gentle with me, something new I have not experienced before and it felt so good.

"Get a grip of yourself." I chuckled, whispering to myself as I couldn't help but let my mind go to our date rather than the crowns I had to finish. It has been three days since our date. Max had to go back to his work in Sweden and I was also busy with the crowns and my own business. It felt surreal that what happened between us was real but I always get reminded that I dated him with the dozen of roses Axel has been bringing in my office which came from Max. It was thoughtful of him to do so and even Charm was gushing about it every time new roses come into my office.

A buzz from my intercom interrupted me from my daydreaming. Snapping out of the trance, I cleared my throat and fixed the untouched papers I had in front of me.

"Miss Emeralda, Axel would like to have a word with you." Charm informed me.

"Let him in. Thank you." I replied and a moment later, my office doors opened and came Axel who confidently strode towards me. His right hand was in his pocket, and just looking at his form, I wouldn't deny the fact that he could fit in the modeling industry.

"Yes?" I immediately asked, clasping my hands together, trying to cover the papers I haven't even read for the past hour.

"I need to talk to you about something." His voice was clipped. Gone was the casual Axel that I usually get to be with and was replaced with a very intimidating and serious persona of his. I cocked my head to the side, curious about what he wanted to discuss.

"You may sit, Axel. What is it?" I asked, my gaze following him as he took a seat to one of the chairs opposite to me.

"I know it is not my position to say things about you-" He started but I cut him off.

"If you already know that it is not your position to tell me things, you should stop whatever you want to say to me, shouldn't you?" He shook his head at my statement. His eyes shifted from the roses displayed near my desk before his attention went back to me.

"What is it?" I couldn't help but ask. His eyes weren't usually this open to secrets but I could read by the way his gaze kept glancing back to the roses that it has something important.

He cleared his throat and continued. It seemed conflicting to watch him hesitate over something he has yet to reveal. I felt like seeing another side of Axel that I haven't seen before. He looked... worried.

"Are you and Prince Max officially dating?" He spoke so directly my brain had to process for a few moments.

"Excuse me?"

"Are you and Prince Max officially dating?" He repeated and I scoffed, leaning back on my chair. How on earth does he have the courage to blurt out questions like that?

"Yes, we are. What's the problem?" I crossed my arms across my chest while he sighed as if that was a huge problem with him. He doesn't seem like he was teasing me.

"Is there a problem?" I began to worry, leaning towards him. I expected him to be indirect with me but his pretty moss green eyes gazed down on me. His eyes swirled with unknown emotions I cannot read. Then, out of the blue, he shook his head and stood up from his seat.

"You know what, it's nothing. You two dating means I have to put more security towards you. I don't want anyone getting nosy on your life now that the prince is involved." He spoke while fixing the button of his suit.

"Is that so? I need more bodyguards?" Ugh! I hated having bodyguards. He nodded his head and I sighed in defeat, already giving up the fact that I will not have any alone time for a while.

"Yes. I... We don't want anyone harming you because of the prince." I looked at him as he explained that security details will be increased in my office building, in my house and wherever I go.

"Isn't this over-the-top? I already have you and you're a big guy. I'm sure no one can come and get me when I have you." It's true. He's very intimidating when not speaking and judging by the way people clear paths wherever he goes, I was sure no one wanted to mess with him.

"Yeah but it doesn't hurt to be extra careful."

"Okay fine. Just make sure that those bodyguards won't be too protective of me. I already have my brother's guards watching over my safety every once in a while. I don't want to be strangled to death by... you know... being safe." I sighed, frowning that I had to endure another round of being protected as if I was a fragile glass that needed to be cared for 24/7.

He nodded at me, a small smile etched on his handsome face and it slightly brightened up my mood thinking that somehow, I made him at ease.

"They won't. I'll make sure of it." He promised. I nodded at that, satisfied and comfortable with his promise. I knew he kept his word. He may be an asshole sometimes but he was someone I can depend on. There was a pang of hurt in my heart at a fleeting thought I had... Will things change in my life when he's done working for me?

"I gotta go. Let me know if you need anything, okay?" He smiled. I could feel the tension in the air. It felt like some words were unspoken between us and I didn't know how to talk to him about it. It felt strange. It felt like something was missing.

"Oh! Yes, yes. Of course. See you later." I sent him a smile and he nodded. Walking towards the door, I silently watched him. He was indeed a big guy. No wonder he got his position in the Royal family of Sweden. As he opened the door, he turned around and I jumped out of panic and began to flip on my papers, pretending I was busy and not watching his move. A second later, I heard the door close and I let out a deep breath that I didn't know I was holding.

"What the fuck was that?" I whispered to myself, conflicted as to what just happened.

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