Chapter 691 - Six Hundred And Ninety-one: What Are We? (1/2)

The third point of view:

”Oh no, he can't do this,”

Akim failed miserably when he tried to confront her. The instant Anika looked into his eyes, he just stood still like a bamboo tree.

Akim had never seen himself as shy, in fact, as a prince, he was raised to be outspoken and confident. But in front of Anika? He was simply rendered powerless. Worst part? She knew the power she had over him and used it to the fullest.

Why was he this way?

”Come on, stop being such a slowpoke!” She grabbed his hand again, intertwining their fingers once more without care, and pulled him along.

How could she be so cool after what happened between them? She kissed him on the lips the other time and now, she pecked him on the cheek. Who knows what she would do next?

His free hand unconsciously went across his chest protectively and Anika caught that move.

”What are you doing?” she asked, scrutinizing him.

”Nothing,” He said, clearing his throat, ”Let's go then,”

Contrary to his expectation, he and Anika explored the markets of Lincolnshire and he had to say it was an eye-opener.

Akim received a lot of inspiration from the journey and realized he had a lot to offer his people. It was almost as if he came closer to his people enough to understand their daily needs. And he swore at that moment to not fail them.

Time flies while having fun. Night came quicker than they thought and both decided that the beach would be their last bus stop before calling it a night.

High waves rolled in on the beach and they've walked enough. Right now, they both laid down on the incalculable grains of sand of the beach taking in the starry night sky.

None of them said a word, just lost to their own thoughts until Anika decided to ask, ”What is it to be a prince?”

”Huh?” He was surprised. Of all the questions, he had not expected that one from one.

”You heard me right, Akim,” she said nonchalantly without even looking at him.

Of course, she was the only one who dared to call him by his name. Perhaps, that was why he was more comfortable with her, she treats him like a normal human being irrespective of his status.

He took a deep breath, ”Predictable,”

”What?” she turned this time.

”I can already tell my beginning to the end. Be a prince, get educated, learn how to run the kingdom, get married and then produce heirs that would take up the legacy, inculcate the same teachings from my father and the cycle continues. When you know your end, you find out that every day is always the same, ” He answered, turning to face her and this time didn't look away.