Promise || Kth ✔️

chapter 17

Y/N'S POV

As I woke up this morning, Mr. rude was smiling looking at me, laying with me. His presence and warm smile brought a sense of comfort and joy within me.

We had spent the previous night trying to find a solution, grappling with difficult decisions and uncertain outcomes. Yet, in that quiet moment, as the morning sunlight filtered through the window, there was a sense of calmness that enveloped us both.

I couldn't help but return him a smile. we rose from the bed, ready to continue our journey towards finding a solution. I couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope, knowing that with Mr. Rude by my side, anything was possible.

AFTER 3 DAYS

Father: y/n you have to go with prince Ivan to spend some time with him in an hour.

Father called me in the morning because of this!!!

"I don't want to go father." my voice filled with determination.

"But you have to. it's an order."

"I understand, Father," I replied, my voice betraying the storm going on within me. "I will go with Prince Ivan as you've ordered."

His expression softened slightly. "I know this isn't easy for you, Y/N. But it's important for the alliance between our kingdoms."

I nodded, though my heart rebelled against the notion of sacrificing my own happiness for the sake of political gain.

But I thought, maybe prince Ivan can change his decision of marrying me. 

After an hour

I met prince Ivan in the royal garden. 

" So, where do you want to go princess."

"I'm not allowed to go out." I replied reluctantly, hoping to keep my distance from him.

He smiled, "Perfect. We can explore the palace grounds, maybe find a cozy spot to sit and talk. i also don't like going out."

I sighed inwardly, realizing there was no escaping his company. "Fine," I conceded, resigning myself to the fact that I wouldn't be getting out of spending time with him anytime soon.

We made our way to a garden that was away from chambers. We sat on a bench, near fountain.

"So, what did you thought about the marriage, princess?"  

"Even if you ask me thousands of times, my answer would be same, prince Ivan." I answered with relaxation in voice.

"You still didn't change your mind about not marrying me. Tell me what I can do to change your mind." I looked at him in surprise. Is he really asking me about it. last time, he simply told me that he will start the war as treaty will break. What is he conspiring?

" There is nothing that i want prince. i just can't marry you."

"Why? Do you like someone?" i was in shock with this sudden questioning.

"Yes, there is someone," I admitted quietly, feeling a flush creep up my cheeks. "But it's not just about him. It's about not being able to imagine a life with anyone else."

" But what can we do princess, your father has already signed the treaty." he looked at me with a creepy smile on his face, which sent shiver down my spine. He held my hand making me scared. "Prince Ivan, please," I pleaded, my voice barely above a whisper as fear gripped me. "Let go of me."

But he only tightened his hold further, his smile widening as he leaned in closer. "You can't deny our destiny, princess," he whispered, his breath hot against my ear. "We were meant to be together, and nothing will stand in our way."

AUTHOR'S POV

Taehyung was wandering around the palace to find y/n when he saw prince Ivan and y/n sitting on a bench in royal garden. 

Taehyung's heart sank as he watched from a distance, his stomach twisting into knots at the sight of Y/N and Prince Ivan together. His initial anger gave way to a deep ache of betrayal as he saw Ivan holding Y/N's hand, their heads leaning in close.

He clenched his fists, his mind had mixed emotions—jealousy, hurt, and an overwhelming sense of longing.

Every fiber of his being screamed for him to storm over there, to confront y/n and demand an explanation. But something held him back, a voice in his head urging caution. 

As he watched, his heart shattered into a million pieces as it appeared that Ivan kissed Y/N, though he couldn't be sure from where he was standing. Taehyung felt a surge of pain rip through him, the realization hitting him like a ton of bricks. He turned away, unable to bear witnessing any more of the scene unfolding before him.

Burying his emotions deep within him, Taehyung retreated into the shadows, his footsteps heavy as he walked away, his heart heavy with the weight of unspoken words and shattered dreams.