Chapter 666 - Six Hundred And Sixty-six: She Knew It Was Him (1/2)

Her blackish hair that had a hint of deep emerald was the first thing Akim saw before the rest of her body came into view. For a school like theirs that was strict with the rules, Anika sure broke them without even trying hard.

A look at the girl and Akim didn't need to be told this was not the type of girl one brought home to momma and for a prim family like his, Anika would be seen as a rebellion on his part - his parents would think he was seeing the bad girl just to get back at them for restricting his freedom.

But then, Anika was not his device for rebellion, he simply liked her. Since the last day they met, there hasn't been a day he hadn't thought of meeting her, but then, he had to wake himself up from his dream. He practically knew nothing about the girl and even if he sneak out, how or where was he going to find her?

The kiss they shared was still fresh in his memory and now they met once more, he was almost taken back to that night. However, it hit Akim at the same time, he lied to her.

Oh shit.

”Hi everyone, we have a new student who will be joining us today henceforth, although it's quite late in the academic calendar, she's an honor student and a great asset to our school. So help me and welcome, Miss. Anika Valerie!” the teacher gave her a grand welcome and the rest of the students applauded her.

Anika stood proudly in front of the class as the teacher gestured to her to introduce herself,

”Hi, I'm Anika Valeria,” The girl began with a smile, ”And it's quite an honor to study with you guys at this great school....” her gaze moved to Akim's direction and both of their gazes met and held.

She went on, her smile never leaving her face even for a second, ”most of all, I think it's a blessing to me as well to have finally met a friend I thought I would never meet. Ai, it's nice to meet you here,” she gestured to where Akim sat and the class turned to see who she was referring to and their expressions changed - including the teacher.

”Erm,” The teacher coughed uncomfortably, ”I'm sorry, Anika, but I think you're a bit mistaken here. That's not your friend, Ai, but our one and only prince, his highness, Akim Revatio,” She attempted to clear the misunderstanding.

”Oh,” Anika appeared to be stunned, ”He's the prince, not Ai?” She turned to look at Akim pointedly.

At the same time, Akim chose to turn the other way, his face flushed with embarrassment. Who knew she would catch him red-handed in his lie? What was he going to do?

”Perhaps, you should take a seat,” The teacher suggested hoping that would clear the tension in the air. However, that was only the beginning because to everyone's shock, the new girl ignored all the empty seats and chose to sit beside the prince.

”B-but, he's never... ” One girl stammered and turned to the back of the class, as if waiting for the prince's guards to come and toss Anika away. But to her chagrin, she discovered for the first time that the prince's bodyguards weren't in the class with them; neither did the prince seem to be displeased with the girl's presence.