Chapter 381 - Side Story (Satiana and Jack) (1) (unedited) (2/2)

We were both walking along the corridor that was completely silent because it was nighttime. All I can hear are our footsteps on the floor.

”I think Duke Matias' son is vying to get the position as your husband?” Jack broke the silence. He looked irritated.

”W-What?!” I was surprised with what Jack had said. ”No way. I mean… that is impossible.” I waved my hand left and right rejecting the idea.

”Why is it impossible?” Jack asked. ”You are the future monarch of Jennovia and many will want to have the position as your husband. That means anyone that will be your husband will have the title of grand duchess' consort, giving them power together with the title.”

”I-I guess you have a point there.” I cannot contest to that.

My future position is something that comes with power. Many will try and get my favor just because of the title I would be having. I felt sad that I would need to be wary of people coming close to me.

”Well, it is not only that, princess.” Jack scratched his head thinking that what he had said made me sad. ”I mean… you are a beautiful young lady right now. What more when you grow up. I am sure many suitors will line up to woo you in the future.”

”Y-You think I am beautiful?” I blushed hearing Jack's words.

”Well yes, of course.” Jack replied instantly. ”I mean you have beautiful brown hair, and your eyes shines like emeralds when they are hit by the sun. I am sure you will be more beautiful when you come of age.”

I was screaming internally after hearing Jack's words. There is still four years left before I come of age. Jack is right when he said that suitors will start to flood when I reach that point in my life.

”W-Will you stay by my side until then?” I asked shyly. I know that Jack only promised to stay with me until I take the throne of Jennovia from my mother. But I was expectant that he will stay by my side even after that.

”Would you like me to stay?” Jack stopped and faced me directly.

”O-Of course!” I replied with force. ”I mean… you are one of the people I can trust. I wish you stay with me until I am confident that I can stand on my own.” I reasoned out.

'Ahhh… Satiana, why can't you just tell him your feelings?' I scolded myself. 'But what if he thinks that I am still young and tells me that what I am feeling now is just a passing crush. No, let us wait until I come of age. Then, I will confess my feelings to him.' I promised myself.

”Then I will stay.” Jack replied.

”What?” I was pre-occupied with my thoughts that I was surprised with his reply.

”I said that I will stay by your side if you need me to.” Jack gave me a huge grin. ”I am happy you serve you, you know. Princess Satiana.” My heart was racing seeing how he was looking directly at me.

”T-Then I am under your care, Jack.” I replied with a blush. ”M-My room is just around the corner. I will take my leave then.”

I rushed out of there, thinking that is I have stayed then Jack will hear my heart thumping out loud.

”Good night princess.” Jack yelled from behind.

I opened and closed the door in a hurry. I ran to my bed and jumped on it, burying my face on the soft matters. I screamed out loud, having the mattress muffle the sound. My heart was still racing inside my c.h.e.s.t.

'This is not a simple crush anymore.' I thought to myself. 'I am really in love with him.'