The next day.
Jasmine is finally back to her humble abode after doing her usual grocery shopping at the neighboring town. She is now making her way to her small cottage when she suddenly stopped on her track when she heard a familiar voice inside. She is pretty sure that it was her father and mother's voice.What made her really curious is why didn't her parents let her know that they are visiting her? Her father and mother already got used to the big city, and they usually call her first to let her know if they are going to visit her...So, what's the sudden surprise visit?Jasmine thoughtfully frowned when she heard her mother's voice, and she sounded so agitated. She secretly wondered what is going on..."Isn't there another way, honey? We have to do something!" she heard her mother's voice."There's nothing else I can do, darling. This is the only way for me to atone and pay for my debts. I owe him my life, and I made a promiFew weeks have passed.After being in a flight for seven hours and twenty-five minutes, Jasmine is now at Marquina Airport. She is just waiting for her next flight that will take her to her destination. She still has one hour of waiting time until her next flight, so she decided to call her parents just to check up on them and also to let them know that she safely landed.She dialled her mother's number, but much to her dismay, it went straight to her voicemail. She then decided to call her father's number, but it also went straight to his voicemail."What on earth is going on?" she curiously asks herself.Well, maybe her father is in a middle of a very important business meeting, and her mother is busy doing her usual charity activities with her friends..."Stop being a worry wart, Jasmine! I'm sure they are okay." she tries to convince herself.To stop herself from worrying too much and getting all paranoid again she decided to
"We sincerely apologize, Madame. But we shouldn't say anything. We were only ordered to get you ready for your dinner appointment. We can absolutely assure you that you are not in danger, and you are in a safe place. Please just cooperate with us and everything is going to be alright." one of the maids, tries to reassure her.Jasmine doesn't have any idea why, but her heart and mind is telling her to trust the people infront of her. And come to think of it, if they want to hurt her, they should have done it earlier...And besides, she really wants to know who is the person that she's supposed to have a dinner meeting with.After a few moments, she was able to calm down and she let the maids do their own work on her.She has to get her mind straight even though she feels like she's about to lose her mind...=================================An hour have passed.Jasmine is all dressed up, and she is wearing the most exquis
After their meeting with King Slanzar, Gale and Aston decided to go on horseback riding and take a stroll at the wide grassland, which is a bit faraway from the Royal residence.Gale wanted to blow off some steam, and just loosen up a little bit.“--You’re already 32 years old, Gale. That's old enough to get married and have your own children for the future of the Kingdom. Have you given it a thought of getting married and being a father in the near future?" Aston suddenly asked, as he steps down from his horse."Don't get me wrong, Aston. I can see myself being a husband, a father and a future king, but I just can't seem to accept the idea of an arranged marriage..." Gale voiced out what was on his mind.“There you go again, Gale. You know very well that your father and your mother started from an arranged marriage, and look at them now! They are still happy as ever. And you are the result of that marriage." Aston relayed to his good friend.
The next day.Jasmine is secretly and discreetly watching Gale who is sitting across the table while they are having breakfast together.She quickly averted her eyes away from Gale when he finally caught her looking at him!She feels her whole face getting warm, while feeling embarrassed."Did you have a good sleep last night, Jasmine?" Gale suddenly asked her, in s casual and polite manner."Oh, I was able to sleep well, thank you very much. The room you gave me is very comfortable." Jasmine answered, with equal politeness."That's good to hear from you. If you need anything, you can ask the Royal staff anytime for help." Gale informs her, and he lets out a small smile this time."Thank you." Jasmine thanked him once again.Jasmine held her breath when she saw Gale smile. She felt that something warm touched her heart, and it means that he is being sincere. It has been ages since she saw him smile again. The la
A few moments later, they finally decided to visit the Royal Family Mausoleum.Prince Gale helped Jasmine get down from the horse.Jasmine noticed that the entire mausoleum was made of white marble, from the walls and the floor. It also has a big gate."Our family's ancestors are all laid to rest here at our royal family mausoleum..." Prince Gale started to speak."Did you have a chance to see your great grandparents or your grandparents?" Jasmine suddenly became interested in Gale's family."I haven't met my greatparents because they already passed away even before I was born. However, I'm fortunate enough to meet my grandparents on both on my father and mother's side. And they passed away due to an old age right after I came back to Marquina after finishing University." relayed Gale."I see." Jasmine nodded in return."So, how about you? Where are your grandparents?" Gale curiously asks Jasmine."Well, both of
"I can't decide right away, Gale. Just like what I said to the King and Queen, I need more time to think about it." Jasmine asks for more time."We are not in a hurry, so take all the time you need, and I'll patiently wait for your final answer." Gale nodded in agreement.Afterwards, the two of them decided to continue with their tour around the Kingdom...================================The next morning.Jasmine woke up very early in the morning, as she didn't sleep well last night. She was restless because she kept on thinking about her conversation with Prince Gale yesterday.She just decided to get up from the bed, changed into a more presentable clothes, and she decided to take a morning stroll outside the official Crown Princess's residence.After a few minutes, she is now enjoying her peaceful and quiet stroll at the classic and vast garden. While she was enjoying looking at the beautiful and exotic flowers
Few days have passed.Prince Gale decided to invite Jasmine for a dinner date.They are now walking at the palace grounds, on a very beautiful and romantic evening."I assume that you're famished, Jasmine. Don't you worry, I prepared something special for you." Gale smilingly told her."Where are we going to eat?" Jasmine curiously asks him.Gale grinned at her in return."At the rooftop." "Oh." that's all what Jasmine had to say. She watched too many romantic movies already, and she knows what's going to happen at the rooftop. She knows that the Crown Prince prepared a candlelight dinner with numerous red roses and maybe, there's some live music as well. She also knows that she'll be eating a royal-themed dinner tonight...Well, having this kind of date with a prince is not a bad idea afterall.Gale escorted her to go to another gold-plated elevator. After a few seconds, the elevator door op
After a few moments."Welcome to my most favorite place in the whole world..." Prince Gale smilingly welcomes Jasmine, as soon as they steps out from the helicopter."This is like a paradise, Gale!" Jasmine exclaimed, while looking amazed by the whole view."Yes, it does look like a paradise on earth." Gale nodded im return. "No wonder why you called it as your favorite place." Jasmine nodded in agreement."Well, my parents decided to give me this place as a present of becoming a Crown Prince. If I'm not busy with any royal work, I usually spend my time here." Gale told Jasmine."Everything in this place is so breathtakingly beautiful! Thank you for showing me your paradise, Gale..." Jasmine dreamily sighed, while feeling romantic."Come, let's take a walk under the moonlight." Gale suggested, as he extended his hand towards Jasmine.Jasmine didn't think twice. She immediately accepted his hand. They start