Myeong's P. O. V.

Summer again.

I spent a complete year in this century and there was no path of going back I can find. And somehow I didn't even want to.

I love the chaos, the royalty, the gardens, the freshness in the air, the laughs of children playing, the dew upon the grass in the dawn and no depression, no anxiety, no making fuss over small matters. Only peace.

I never thought I can stay away from my phone for a damn hour, leave your not even a minute. And here I spent a entire year without it.

I chuckled seeing how much I've changed. From a fragile Lily to a wild Rose.

My mother would be happy to see the change in me. Sometimes the thought of her missing me haunts me....does she even know that I'm dead?

Am I dead in my current time?

I shrugged the thoughts as I heard footsteps from behind me. I immediately knew who it was. "What are you doing here, I-jun?"

I-jun clicked her tongue while scratching her head. Why is she acting weird?
"Ahh just don't tell Lady Lee she will be angry to know I left the dishes unfinished." I chuckled.

"And why did you do that? Did Jin asked you to meet-"

"OFCOURSE NO" she immediately protested with her cheeks red. Caught red handed. "It's just...I wanted to talk with you"

"About?" I jerked off from my place, putting the clothes in bucket and then turning towards her. I didn't noticed before she have became a skeleton.

"Nothing much just about the...our...uhm marriag-"

"I-jun" I called her name with a calm yet dangerous tone,"I don't want that guy to cut my head off. And you both need to collect courage to face Yoongi at sometime. He won't eat his brother, hopefully." I muttered the last part.

"No he won't but Jin ain't ready to speak with him either." I facepalmed myself. Why is that guy afraid of his own brother?

"If he's that scared just tell him to secretly marry you. Even if you guys get caught nobody will be able to seperate you both!" I held my hip tightly, collecting my patience to deal with this matter without getting anxious which seem to be impossible now.

"You know Jin right? He won't agre-"

"Then you both may meet your happily ever after in heaven because if you both REALLY wanted eachother there won't be any excuses. Now move, I've many works to do today!" I picked up the bucket in my hand before walking past her.

She pursued her lips and spoke though it wasn't about the previous topic,"The king was looking for you, I forget to tell you."

Running through the hallway I fell closer to death. For both reasons. The pressure and Min Yoongi.

He has set up few rules about me. He's been so annoying after his recovery , he doesn't even let me breath. I think I am starting to hate him.

But do I hate him?

I stopped front of his room, hand on chest panting heavily. I rubbed off the sweat of my forehead before fixing my Hanbok and entering.

I saw him sitting on his usual chair and drinking. Drinking.

I narrowed my eyes and clenched my jaw before charging towards the table and picking the bottle up and moving it behind the curtains. "Your highness, you said you'll never gonna drink ever again." I took a deep breath consuming my anger. "You Promised me."

"I did." He spoke, his voice deep as usual sending a vibration through my entire body. "But you also broke the promise you gave me. You came late"

"I-jun was late to inform me...but that doesn't mean you can harm yourself." I didn't plan on backing up either, do whatever you want to do. I stood with with my head high while I heard him sneer.

He stood up from his chair and stopped front of me. He looked down at my short frame with his dangerous cold eyes judging me,"I can do anything I want. It's my kingdom and you are my people."

I wanted to roll my eyes but I didn't instead,"Why did you called?"

He smiled immediately and for sure it would the first time I would be hating it. "I want to have lunch."

"I am not the one in-charge today-"

"I don't wanna hear anything. I want to have lunch and you're bringing it to me." I clenched my teeth. This guy is a pain in ass. His grin widened wider and he held my chin before leaning in and whispering "you know the usual meeting place right, wild cat?"

The sky is a brilliant blue, with just a few wispy clouds drifting lazily across it. The sun shines brightly, casting a warm glow over the entire scene.

Beside the serene lakeside, the landscape is painted with vibrant hues of green, with trees swaying gently in the breeze. The lake's surface glimmers like a sheet of molten silver, reflecting the sky's beauty. A few sailboats bob gently on the water, their sails fluttering in the wind.

I sighed as I spotted the guy relaxing while sitting upon the grasses. I walked over there and placed the food beside him with a huff. He makes me do double struggle sometimes.

"Was it too heavy, my dear wild cat?" I cringed at his nickname. He always call me that and I have no knowledge why he calls me that when he's the cat here.

"No your highness it was as light as your head , I assure" I sarcastically remarked while he immediately smirked.

"Are you mocking me by any chance, Myeong-ssi?"

"Oh My! No way! How can I...?" I tried not to sound too dramatic. He knows what I am feeling then why pretending?

He chuckled,"Good that you know." And he reached for the food.

He started to eat while enjoying the view.

Watching him eat made me crave for food as well, I haven't eaten anything since morning.

I accidentally skilled breakfast for the dirty clothes of the maids for which I was in charge today. If only I-jun didn't show up...

I-jun

I remembered the conversation from then. I sighed and stared at Yoongi's innocent state. I smiled softly. Should I ask him now?- I thought to myself.

Doesn't matter how much I scold her, she's the only friend I've. My Only bestfriend.

I cleared my throat to grab his attention,"Your highness I wanted t-to have a talk with you" I felt my voice breaking. This is not the time, please be confident Myeong!

He raised his one brow. "Yes?"

"Um... it's rather a wish-REQUEST. May I go on?" I tried to calm my nerves down but his stare wasn't helping.

I saw him struggling to say yes. Just answer assertively, Gosh!

"And what is the request you're struggling to talk about?" His full attention was on me now and I kinda-Okay fine I hated it.

"It's about the Crown prince Jin and I-jun-"

His eyes stars changed into a sharp glare. He growled under his breath. I bite my lips.

"I know you don't wanna hear about this, but-"

"Tell the crown prince to come and see me after evening." He spoke making me smile instant,"with his Lover-maid, ofcourse!"

I hoped he won't be doing or saying anything stupid to them. Jesus, you really helped.

I sit up straight, now everything seem glorious to me as if instead of them I won at life.

Yoongi looked at me with a sincerer stare for longer than usual.

I shifted under his gaze before I connected my eyes with his. A small blush appeared upon my cheeks.

"Um..you want to say something, your Highness?" I asked hoping he would say something instead of staring because I AM FUCKING MELTING.

He looked away and there was something unusual. Did I just caught him blushing? Ans: IMPOSSIBLE.

"What did you ate today?" I frowned somehow disappointed by the question.

"The usual morning meal with the maids."

"You sure?" He looked at me with raised brows. "You know right I can find out the truth if I want to."

I groaned knowing it was truth. Now he have to check on my meals as well? "I skipped breakfast, Your highness."

I heard him clicking his tongue. "And why is that?" His tone was rough. He was furious but why?

I took time to answer the question before J actually did. "I was busy with my work"

"Late to receive order, skipping meals for works and how many mistakes you've made today, Bae Myeong?" His tone was getting dangerously low.

"I..i..." I looked down to my lap as I have no answers. He always makes me speechless and I hate him-

"Here." I looked down to his hand where he was offering his rice and curry. I again looked up at him with confused eyes while he looked away.

"I am not hungry your Highness, thanks for your generosity-"

"I can't eat when my people are hungry. I am still being nice and telling you to take it later on I won't mind to stuff the whole meal in your mouth." I rolled my eyes and extended my hands and took the food. His fingers slightly brushed mine and I swear, I felt him flinch.

"Thank you." I muttered before starting to have the meal while I can feel Yoongi's gaze lingering on me.

He's been acting strange since he recovered.

Totally strange.

After we both were done I again had to pick up the heavy plates and all the utensils. I would always get exhausted at a point.

Yoongi was trailing behind me ofcourse. I tried to keep my pace fast but I watched him matching my steps and suddenly he held out his hand.

"Yes your highness?"

"Give me the bag." His tone was lower so I thought I didn't hear what he said. I hoped I didn't hear it.

"What did you said?"

He hesitated but repeated again,"I said Give. Me. The. Bag. Did you hear it now, Bae Myeong?" He yelled the last part making me flinch. I immediately handed it to him.

"I could carry it..." I spoke but it was rather a whiny baby tone.

"You nearly broke the palace stuff." He spoke making me roll my eyes. Though why is he suddenly helping me out? Totally strange.

We both stopped front of the royal library where many other royals of the country are present. I took the basket from there.

"Call for me if you need anything again, My lord" I spoke while turning away from him ready to charge towards the kitchen.

"You should use the word 'Lord' instead of 'Highness'. It sounds good from your mouth, wild cat" he remarked and without even looking back I can imagine him smirking.

"I will give it a thought, Your Highness." I cockily remarked before fastening my steps towards the kitchen.

End of Myeong's P. O. V

Yoongi moved towards the library with a smile plastered on his face without him knowing.

He never smiled this much before. Before Myeong came in his life. He knows he shouldn't be feeling like this. His heart racing, pulse fastening and Mind filled with her pictures and smell. He was going crazy though it didn't feel wrong. It felt anything but wrong.

He flinched when someone called him in the Library,"Oh! Minister Kang, how are you?" He asked with a notorious tone, his face changing to his usual emotionless one.

"I am fine because of his highness wishes." He smiled, looking as evil as ever. Yoongi never liked this guy. If he was never a royal he would've cutten ties with him a long time ago. "I wanted to meet his highness to personally invite you to mh wedding!"

Yoongi tried his best to supress the urge to laugh at him. If he marries, it will be his sixth wife in past three years.

The previous ones either commited suicide or were found dead for unknown reasons.

It was one of the reasons he hated this guy. Yoongi may not be soft towards anybody but he never supported misogynist ruling the country. He wanted woman to be stronger. And that maybe was the reason he liked Myeong.

Wait did he just thought he liked Myeong?

He shrugged. "Yea? What are you saying? Your wedding! Who is the bride? Is she a royal?"

The evil minster shook his head. "It's a girl from a knight family. I didn't wish to marry her as she isn't that pretty but... His father has a huge debt to pay to me so he would pay it with the cost of her." Yoongi's fist clenched after hearing the dirty rat open his mouth. How much of a Bastard the father can be?- he thought to himself.

"What's your bride's name, Minister Kang?" Yoongi interrogated as he wanted to know which one of his knights were planning to turn their sister's life into a hell.

"I don't quite remeber....but I think... It was..." He thought for a quite minute and the next moment he opened his mouth, Yoongi's breath stiffened,"Oh! I remeber now. The old hag said her name was Bae Myeong."

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