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Chapter 8 The four boys were in shock as they look at the news on the internet. All of them were trying to think of words to say but nothing is coming out. After Jiwoon stood up in shock and almost hit his head, he finally started to calm down. Their attention is now turned to Jokwon who in the other hand has no reaction at all. He was just staring blankly at the photo on the laptop.
Deep inside, Jokwon was just holding back all his emotions and a lot of questions are brewing in his mind. “It can’t be her!” Jokwon thought. Then he got startled when Jiwoon got irritated about his stoic expression and just snatched the laptop off his hands. Still staring at the blank space where the laptop was placed before, Jokwon tried to remember all the things that happened in Singapore. How he can be his true self when he’s with her. Jokwon’s thoughts got distracted when Jiwoon started to read the article.
“Future Empress!?” Jiwoon shouted. “The Reigning Emperor Son has a daughter!”
“Jiwoon-ah, stop shouting!” Changmin uttered as he lightly knocked Jiwoon’s head. “Just continue reading it for crying out loud!”
“Araso,” Jiwoon replied now in a more calm tone. “Hidden from the public since she was little girl, Princess Son Gain is now being introduce to the public. There were speculations that she was hidden from the public because her mother was commoner. Since the Emperor has no other siblings, the princess is now the remaining heir for his throne. Sources say she is a very capable to be the Future Empress since she graduated from Harvard University and now she is finishing her Masters Degree. There will a press conference and coming out ball to formally introduce the princess to society.”
“ Waaa, cool…she was a princess!” Seulong said. “She’s good, there were no hints of royalty from her when we saw her.”
The 3 boys are now looking at Jokwon, who is now just staring ahead and still expressionless.
“Jokwon-ah!” Seulong shouted. “Did you just hear what Jiwoon read? Are you not going to say anything?”
And Jokwon broke his silence. “She is a pretty good actress.” Then he just put on his i-pod and stared outside.
There was an awkward silence after that. The boys didn’t even bother asking him again because after all the years they have been together, they know when Jokwon is mad or hurt and now they know he is hurt.
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Son Palace
Gain’s convoy had just entered the gate of the palace after avoiding the reporters who were already waiting to get a picture of the newly announced princess. Jea gave Gain a worried look because she know when the princess enters the palace she will no longer be free especially now that everyone in Korea knows about her.
“Gain-ah, are you ok?” Jea softly asked.
“Unnie, I’ll be fine.” Gain managed to answer.
Gain has mixed emotions as their car slowly approached the main door. She can see that all of the palace’s staff are lined up and ready to greet her. “This is what I’m afraid of”, Gain says to her self. “I don’t want people following me or tending for me where ever I go.” When the car stopped, Gain’s hand had already reached to open the door but Jea stopped her and motioned her to stay put. When Gain looked out side a door man walked up to the car and opened the door for her. Before walking out…
“Is this really necessary?” Gain asked Jea. “I could have opened the door myself.”
“You’re the princess.” Jea replied.
Then she went down from the car with out uttering another word. The doorman bowed to Gain as she passed by him and as she went up the small flight of stairs all of the staff members waiting also bowed. “This is really ridiculous.” Gain said to her self and just continued to walk in the palace.
When Gain entered the foyer, her knees began to get shaky and her heart began to pound. Her sight started to roam around the place. All her childhood memories began to come back now. Gain can remember that she used to run around the hall but always ends up being scolded by her father. The Emperor always tells her that a princess should be graceful and since she is one she should act like one.
Ever since Gain can remember her father has always been cold and distant. Some say it's because she reminds him of her mother. Gain's mom died soon after she gave birth to her. Many say she was kind and was never after the crown. Gain's The royal council was also against the fact that Gain was only half royalty and so before the public knew about her, Gain was kept in the palace. She was home schooled and when she graduated high school, she was sent to the US for college. That's where she met Jea and Kim Secretary became her guardian. She visits the palace every now and then but in great secrecy but every time she visits her father he is always busy. Even if he is in the US, he only see her just to ask her studies. That's when Gain decided that since her father does not care for her, she would not care either if she's a princess.
After college, Gain wanted to be independent but she knew it was not easy. Aside for Jea following her around, there is also Kim Secretary and his security personnel but Gain is smart, she started to use disguises and flew anywhere she wanted. She partied anywhere and get drunk just to get her father's attention but Gain always ends up disappointed because there is no father to fetch her, just a phone call saying; "you better get your act together and go home". Now she knew something is wrong. Not just her father asked her to come to Korea but her arrival is not a secret at all. What's worse is he even contacted a few reporters. The Emperor just made a very big scandal. Thinking about it made Gain even more furious. "Why is the crown being pushed to me when they have taken that away from me since I was born."Gain thought.
Gain's thoughts were interrupted when Kim Secretary called her and said her father is ready to see her. Gain immediately walked to the winding corridors of the palace and into the Emperor's suite. As she walks in and turned to her right, she saw her father standing by the window looking at the courtyard. She sees him with great anger as she does not want to be recognized, not even before and especially not now.
"What have you done father!" Gain uttered in a very strong tone.
Kim Secretary tried to signal her to calm down and she should not talk to the Emperor like that.
"I can say what ever I want, Kim Secretary" Gain continued. "This is my life your talking about now."
Emperor Son just turned around and looked at Gain. He smiled a little which made Gain a little confuse and a little more annoyed.
"Why don't you answer me father."
"Is that the way you greet your father after not seeing him after a 2 years?" Emperor Son said softly.
Gain realizes her father is different.
"Gain-ah, seat here. I'm sure you're tired." Emperor Son motioned Gain to seat by the living area in the room.
"I'd rather stand." Gain said in a monotonous tone.
"Very well." Emperor Son continued. "I'm sorry to surprise you at the airport but I think it's time the world to know who you are."
"I don't want it." Gain answered back.
"Gain-ah, don't start." Emperor Son said as he tried not to raise his voice. "You are and forever will be a princess."
"You have taken that title away from me since who hide me from the public. Why give it me again?"
"You are my only daughter."
"Father I can still be your daughter even with out the title if you just let me even before." Gain said as she began to tear up. "I knew this was coming, especially when you started giving me loads and loads of security. You cannot force me fill in a title I don't even want."
Gain can't keep her emotions now but she cannot let her father see her cry either because it will lower down her pride. Gain could not stand it anymore and decided to walk out but before she can, she heard the most heartbreaking news...
"Gain-ah, I'm sick!"
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End of Chapter 8
Sorry to disappoint you guys. I know the chapter is more on Gain's side. I do have a reason why but you guys have to watch for it. I know that the royalty system of Korea has been abolished but what the heck! This is a FF. hehehe!
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