Candela

The day with Lord Liam was just so great for Candela. Strolling in the whole Metro City made Candela l like she’s on cloud nine. It’s been a long time since her last strolling in the city. If she wasn’t mistaken, the last time she went to the city to have fun and to relax is the day after Owen’s birthday. That was a long time ago, to the point that it was too vague for her to remember every detail of it. All that she can remember is that time, she and Owen watch a movie together and eat until they both feel their selves totally full.

“Do you enjoy the day, milady?” Liam asked her while they are still inside the car, waiting for the palace’s gate to open.

She smiled wide. “Who wouldn’t enjoy that kind of treat, Liam? See this smile.” She pointed out her own lips. “This is the proof that I enjoyed my day strolling and having fun in the Metro together with a handsome prince beside me.”

“Ah, milady… stop flattering me. I know that I am handsome, you don’t have to remind me of that.”

Candela giggled making her shoulders shake. “Thanks for the day, Liam. Thank you for helping me to get rid of my stress. I really appreciate your presence beside me.”

“You are more than welcome. By the way, before I forgot… I have something for you.” Liam pulled out something in his pocket.

As soon as Candela’s eyes went on the thing that is now holding by Lord Liam, her eyes almost popped out from its sockets.

“What is that?! Ahm… I mean, why do you have that bracelet?” she asked, still surprised as she keeps on staring at the thin bracelet in Lord Liam’s hand.

“I noticed earlier that your eyes are glued on this tiny bracelet while we’re inside the jewelry shop. Your eyes beamed in delight as you saw this so I just thought that you like it. Can I have your hand?” Without hesitation, Candela held her hand on Liam.

It’s true. Everything about Lord Liam has said was true. Earlier, when they went inside a shop, the bracelet caught her attention. It was a gold bracelet with white stone embroidered on it. It’s just so pretty with its nacreous looks. Candela was really amazed at that bracelet but since she can’t afford the expensiveness of it, all she can do is to look and marvel at its beauty. And now that Liam bought it for her, she can’t find the right words to describe how happy she is.

“Oh, Liam… this is so nice. I don’t know what to says to thank you for giving me this kind of gift,” she said, still mesmerized by the bracelet around her wrist.

“Seeing you pleased. Seeing your eyes glow in joy. Seeing your lips stretch for a smile. It’s all enough for me, milady. But perhaps, a hug could be a bonus?”

Candela shook her head before leaning closer to Lord Liam and hug him tightly. “Thank you for this amazing gift, my Lord.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Liam on the other hand caressed the long crimson hair of the woman he loves that he knows that he can never have. “It’s nothing, milady… I am glad that I pleased you. Shall we get outside? I can sense someone’s eyes lingering on us. He might kill me right at this moment if I hug you for longer.”

Candela pulled out from the hug. She curiously looks outside the car but found nothing. She just shrugged. Maybe, Liam is just kidding around.

Liam is the first one who stepped outside before he opened the door for Candela. She just nods at him before smiling again at the lord.

“Till next time, milady.” He waved his hand on air so she did the same.

With a wide smile, Candela went inside the palace. There are no maids scattered on the ground floor. Maybe they are all busy with their tasks or maybe, they are sleeping now since it took them-Candela and Liam- a night to have some fun in the city.

When she reached her room, Candela heaved a deep sigh before throwing her not-so-tired body in her bed. She stretched her limbs and instantly felt relaxed.

“What a great day for you, Candela!” she breathed in contentment while her eyes are shut close.

“Where have you been last night?” Candela jolt in place while sweeping the floor. She twirled around to see who spoke behind.

Lord Blade, with dangerous menacing eyes, is towering over her. She gulped hard when her brain process the question he threw on her.

“I… ahm… I went in the city–” her words were cut by him.

“With that bastard prince?!” he suddenly yelled that made her close her eyes, tight.

Candela’s throat went dry as he took dangerous steps towards her. All she can do is tighten her grip on the broom she’s holding.

“Do you know how worried sick I am about you last night? You’ve been out of my sight for almost one whole damn day, Candela!” his voice boomed in anger. Candela instantly covers her ears to protect her eardrums from Blade’s earsplitting mad voice.

“Why did you come with that bastard, Candela?! Do you really want me to get mad at you, huh?! I already told you… I don’t want you to draw near him.” Blade holds tightly her shoulders and with a swift movement, he easily lifted her body out of the floor. Blade put her into the nearest table and cornered her with his both hands beside her legs.

“Look at me, Candela! Just freaking look at me!” he commanded, with his voice filled with authority.

Candela slowly looks back at him. Meeting his dark gaze that is locked on her. She bites her lower lips to constrain her fear and nervousness.

“Don’t bite your lips, Candela!”

She stopped before gulping the hard lumps on her throat. Candela could feel the horse race inside her chest just because Lord Blade is in front of her, skinning her alive.

But why does she needs to feel nervous by the way?

So what if she goes with Liam? They didn’t do anything wrong. It was Blade and that Curly who had done something wrong in the first place. She must be the one who is fuming mad as she witnessed how that coquette flirt with her mate. While her mate, on the other hand, does nothing but stay still beside that Curly the flirt.

Candela slowly succumbed to an intense feeling of jealousy. She stared blank and dark at Blade who seems caught off-guard.

“What’s the matter? What’s with your stares, Rabbit?” Blade asked.

Candela’s lips twitched before pushing him. When there is a distance between them, she jumped off of the table and get the broom and the other equipment for cleaning.

“Where are you going, Candela? We are not done yet, stay still!”

But she did not answer him. She continued walking to the doorway of the equipment room. She put back the broom, duster, and the dustpan in its place before stepping outside again. To her shock, just a bit… Lord Blade is waiting for her. Candela collected herself and tried her best to ignore the prince.

“A cheat! My mate is a cheat!” Candela yelled in her mind before passing and ignoring Lord Blade. She walked as if she didn’t notice him, yeah… that’s the right thing to do, after all.

“Hey, talk to me! Talk to me, Candela! You can’t just pass through me. Don’t just ignore me. I am your highness… your mate!” Her eyes bit widened while she continued not to talk to him.

“The hell with him! Why is he shouting that mate matter?! Someone might hear him and found out that I am mated to this cheater!” she spoke in her mind again, remaining silent and wordless to Blade.

“Hey!” She was stopped from walking when Lord Blade pulled her wrist. The wrist in where her bracelet wrapped around and as expected, that tiny piece of gold didn’t escape Blade’s eyes.

His eyes narrowed as it is settled on her bracelet. “Where did you get this one?” he asked.

Candela pulled her wrist out of his hand. “It was Liam’s gift to me–”

“Who?! Who the hell give you that?! he yelled, his face is tinged with red color, enough evidence for Candela to tell that Blade is fuming mad now… right in front of her.

“I said, Liam bought it for me!” He gave this lovely and precious bracelet to me. Now, do you hear it clear?!”

Blade wasn’t the only one who has the right to shout, though. She’s also mad for Pete’s sake.

“I do! I damn hear it! I hear you, I heard it clear! My only concern is why the hell he would give you that stupid bracelet. What is that for?!”

“I said it was a gift! Do I need to repeat myself to you?!” Candela does not care anymore if someone will hear them, shouting and fighting in the middle of the serene hallway. No one could stop them, especially her and her rancor caused by the cheater in front of her face.

“You did not answer my question yet, Candela. I am now mad, really really mad. Why did you come with Liam yesterday?”

She smiled in mockery before sneering at him. “Seriously? You really don’t know why? So let me tell you then. I cane with Liam, with another guy because you are too busy and seems like I will just going to disturb you on your damn business!”

“Don’t shout at me, Candela. I am still your mate!”

Candela wanted to laugh at Blade’s face as far as she can. She wants to roll on the floor while clutching her stomach hard.

“My mate? Are you kidding me?” she asked with her brow rose.

“Don’t provoke me, woman. I don’t have a long string of patience. I am your mate but you hang out with another guy. Don’t you know it’s a sin? You sinned your mate–”

“You too, as well!” she shouted in anger while pointing her index finger at her. “I am not the only one who made a mistake here. I hang out with Liam in Metro. We have some fun, we eat together but who cares? You?! Oh, spare me with this nastiness, Blade. May I remind you, you’re also busy with that bitch, Curly. Have you forgotten? Have you forgotten that I saw the two of you first? Flirting with each other? You are already mated but where did you get your guts to betrayed and cheat behind your mate’s back?!” Candela almost cry upon finishing her words.

It hurts. She was hurt. Jealousy is eating her… that green monster is eating her alive.

“It’s not what you think, baby. Curly and I were just friends,” Blade reasoned out but her mind is already closed. She can’t take his explanation anymore.

“Yeah, you and Curly are just friends. Do you mean, friends with benefits? Damn you, Blade! I hated it! I hated the fact that I am hurt! I hate you for making me feel this way. I hate that you are my mate! That my mate is a cheater!”