Chapter 350 : Kiss


    I look intently at Prince Joachim. I also don''t understand why does he seem so concerned about how I address people? What does it have to do with him?


    Prince Joachim quirks his lips, but I don''t know if I see that right since it''s only a matter of seconds. "I just heard you calling Prince Rufus by his name before." He then shrugs his shoulders.


    I look at him and frown. I want to ask him when did he hear me call Rufus by his name only because I am sure I never do that with people around. However, if I ask Prince Joachim, that will prolong my conversation with him. What I want right now is to get away from him as far as possible.


    I know Prince Joachim didn''t do anything wrong with me. I just feel ufortable when I am with him. I have been feeling this ever since I met him five years ago. Which still made me curious about how I feel like this with him.


    I just smile at him and continue eating my meal in peace. And it seems like Prince Joachim noticed that I am trying to focus on eating. That''s why he eats his meal in peace too. He would just ask me random questions from time to time which I also answered. It would be rude not to.


    After the meal, Prince Joachim asked me if I wanted to have a walk with him for a couple of minutes, but I just made up an excuse that I was busy with my work. So, he has no other choice but to bring me back to the Foundation.


    "Dame Csille, I hope we can have a meal again. I have a great day, so I was hoping you could join me again."


    I almost wanted to make a face when I heard what he said. A meal with him? I don''t think I want that. I already have a lot of things to take care of. I don''t want to stress myself over a meal with you. So, no.


    However, I cannot bluntly refuse him. I am still thinking of an excuse I can make when someone speaks behind us.


    "Sure, we will be dly join you with a meal. Just inform us when do you want to have a meal with us so we can both clear our schedule."


    I frown. What is Prince Fraser doing here? And what''s with his tone? Why does he sound mad at Prince Joachim? I bow my head at Prince Fraser and do a curtsy. "Greetings, your highness. May I know what you are doing here?"


    After myst conversation with him, when he asked me why I didn''t inform him that I had copsed and when he told me he would correct things, I didn''t see him visit the Foundation even once. If Rufus and I didn''t follow him and Princess Paislee in the garden restaurant, I wouldn''t even be updated on what was happening in his life. So, what is this guy doing here? Prince Fraser stares at me with his cold eyes. I suddenly feel a shiver in my spine with the way he looks at me. It''s too cold. Although I don''t see any anger in it, I still feel scared. What is this guy doing here? Every time he will show in the Foundation, he always brings bad news to me. I wonder what bad news will he spill to me today.


    "Is there anything wrong with checking on my fiancée? Do I also need to make an appointment with you, Dame Csille?" He said in a taunting voice. He even makes sure to put stress on my name so I can know that he is irritated right now. This guy! I was asking nicely. If he isn''t only a Prince, I would have thrown him away from the Foundation already.


    I heave a sigh. "Your highness, that is not what I mean with my question. Please don''t misunderstand. I only want to know what''s the purpose of your visit. I heard from Father that you are busy with the preparation for the banquet. Is it okay for you to be here?"


    Please leave me alone. All I want is to have a peaceful day. Is that too much to ask? "Your highness, Prince Fraser, why do you talk like that to Dame Csille? Forgive me if I am stepping over the boundary here, but I just don''t like how you talk to Dame Csille. She was asking you nicely. Is it too difficult for you to answer her nicely too?"


    I look back at Prince Joachim. What is this guy doing? I mean, I appreciate his concern, but does he forget that he is going against Prince Fraser? The Crown Prince of the Vrawyth Kingdom. The Kingdom where he is currently staying. Is he courting death? I''m sure he already knows Prince Fraser''s temper. Where did he get the courage to talk back to Prince Fraser?


    I look at Prince Fraser, expecting he would snap at Prince Joachim. After all, he doesn''t like being corrected for his wrongdoings. But I was shocked when I saw him walking toward me. He then put his hand behind my back and looked at Prince Joachim. N?v(el)B\\jnn


    "I apologize if you misunderstand the situation. I am only teasing my fiancée. Is there something wrong with doing that? Also, you didn''t inform me that you will have lunch with Dame Csille this morning. Don''t you think you have some exining to do, Prince Joachim?"


    I frown. I maybe don''t like Prince Joachim, but to make a careless statement like that? I don''t think it is right to do that.


    I tug Prince Fraser''s hem of his shirt and whisper to him. "Your highness, is it okay for you to say something like that? Wouldn''t that be an i—"


    I wasn''t able to continue what I wanted to say because he red at me. What? What did I do? I only don''t want to put himself in a difficult situation. Although the Vrawyth Kingdom has more power than the Yesian Kingdom, we still cannot afford to lose them. Losing the alliance of the Yesian Kingdom means war will be inevitable. So, we cannot do anything that will insult anyone from our allies. But this Prince doesn''t appreciate what I am doing. Okay. If that is what you want. Just don''t me me if something happened after this. I didn''t continue my words and just watched them talk to each other. I heard Prince Joachim chuckle. "What? Do I need to make an appointment with you first before I can meet Dame Csille? Your highness, please don''t be offended, but I hope you remember that you are still not married to Dame Csille. So, I think Dame Csille has her every right to meet anyone she wants to meet." I look at Prince Joachim, dumbfounded by what is happening. How can he say that to Prince Fraser? Wouldn''t that sound like he is testing Prince Fraser''s authority? I feel Prince Fraser''s hand that is on my back trembles a little. A sign that he is angry with what Prince Joachim said.


    I anxiously look at Prince Joachim and Prince Fraser. Afraid that a brawl will soon to happen if I don''t do anything.


    I fake augh. Trying to ease the tension. "Prince Joachim, I think that''s not what his highness, Prince Fraser wants to say," I nervously look at Prince Fraser, hoping he would agree with me this time. "I think it is only right for couples to worry about each other''s safety. His highness only wants to know where I am and who I am with for safety purposes. You also know that being a part of the royal family always puts your life in danger. I''m sure that''s what Prince Fraser means. Right your majesty?"


    I pleadingly look at Prince Fraser, wishing he would go with the flow. I have a hard time thinking of a reason to say to Prince Joachim. Please don''t waste it, your highness. We cannot afford to have another enemy now. The war is about to start. I cannot let the Vrawyth Kingdom lose. Prince Fraser stares at me for a couple of seconds before he inches his face closer to mine. He then smirks at me before he leaves a kiss on my forehead. I look at Prince Fraser with my widened eyes. I couldn''t believe he would do that. What is happening? Why did he kiss me just now? That is not part of the script! After the kiss, he then looked at Prince Joachim, who was dumbfounded by what happened. "What Dame Csille said is true. I never intended to control who will she be with. I only want to know her whereabouts and the people who are beside her so I can be assured that she is safe and sound."


    It took quite some time before I got into my senses. I look at Prince Fraser, who turns back to his usual cold demeanor. Then I look at Prince Joachim, who seems like he is still in shock with what happened.


    I break from Prince Fraser''s hold and bow my head at the two Princes. I need to get out of here now before something unexpected happens again. "Your highnesses, Prince Fraser and Prince Joachim, I will be taking my leave now. I still have other things to do. So, please excuse me. You can continue your conversation there."


    I didn''t wait for their response and immediately rushed inside the Foundation after I said those words. I would rather work the whole day than to deal with these two princes again.


    I bump into Li on my way to my office. "Dame Csille, you look like you have seen a ghost. What happened?"


    A ghost? I would rather see a ghost than to be in the situation earlier. I made a face at Li. "What happened? It is way worst than seeing a ghost, Li." I shake my head. With that kiss, I almost see the grim reaper. I''m sure something terrible will happen again.


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    I put the document down and sighed. It''s only been a couple of minutes have passed after the kiss, but my mind couldn''t stop reying that scene. I slump my head on my table. No matter how much I try to focus on work, I couldn''t help but think about what happened earlier. What is that kiss about? Why did he kiss me in front of Prince Joachim? I don''t understand why he would do that.


    I groan out of frustration. My mind and my heart are in total chaos already because of that kiss. I don''t know if I should be happy or scared because it happened. My heart couldn''t help but feel happy because Prince Fraser kissed me. But my mind is telling me to be scared because something terrible will happen as a consequence of going against the storyline.


    "What am I supposed to do?" I whispered to myself. "I think you should freshen yourself up."


    I immediately sit up straight when I hear that familiar voice. That familiar voice who always ruins my n. "Your highness? You haven''t left?"


    What is this Prince doing in here? I thought he had already left with Prince Joachim? Howe he is here again? What does he want from me? Prince Fraser raises his eyebrow. "Are you driving me away, Dame Csille?"


    If I want to, will you leave? I heave a sigh and shake my head. As much as I want to say those words at him, I know I couldn''t do that. With Prince Fraser''s temper? I''m sure it will just bring me trouble if I did. "Your highness, that''s not what I mean. I just thought you left already. That''s why I said that. May I know what you are doing here?"


    Prince Joachim sits on the chair in front of my table even if I haven''t invited him. He then stares at me for a couple of seconds. "I am here to fetch you."