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/ LIYANA'S POV/
"I'm sorry." Serena hugged me. I lifted up my hands to hug her too.
"I told you it's fine. It's okay. I totally understand why you did that." I said and chuckled softly.
"Still," she pouted releasing me. "I am sorry for hitting you that day. It hurts, right?"
Again, I chuckled. "It hurts, yes. But as I said, I totally understand. If it weren't you, I am sure the pain must be two times greater."
Her Highness, the Queen already knew it was Miss Scarlet behind of what happened to me. Apparently she already knew it was her even before the day of the confrontation happened. And so, she asked Serena if she could confront me in order for Miss Scarlet to admit to her mistakes. Serena doesn't want to do it when Her Highness told her to hit me or even slap me in the face to make the confrontation real but when Her Highness said she'll go harsh on me, Serena eventually agreed. Good thing I saw her signal to trust her because if not, I am sure I will going to hate her for hurting me.
"How's your practice in controlling the black magic?" Serena asked afterwards.
I sighed. "I am still having a hard time controlling it." I said honestly.
Serena smiled at me. "That's okay. It's only been three days. It's understandable. Remember what you told me when you were teaching me how to control the earth element back then?" She asked.
I pause to think but I can't remember what I said exactly.
"What did I say?" I chuckled. "I can't remember exactly."
"You should be the one to control the power and not the power controlling you."
Ohh. I nodded.
"Yup yup. I now remember!"
"So everytime you feel that the power within you is taking over your body, keep that in mind and concentrate. With that, you'll be just fine and no need to keep yourself away from us." Serena then smiled at me, her pink cheeks is glowing along with her beautifully smooth purple hair.
I pinch her cheeks. "You are so cute and gorgeous at the same time really. If I am a guy, I'll definitely court you." I said.
Serena laughed. "You also said that last time. Should I break up with Jester and let's date instead?"
And before I could response, Max suddenly came out and seated in between us breaking us apart.
"Hey hey, what are you two even thinking?!" He exclaimed in horror.
"What?" I asked and laughed.
He glared at me and then he tilted his head to look at Serena.
"Your ugly boyfriend is looking for you. Now go!" He said and pushed Serena softly careful not to hurt her.
Serena scowl at him but she stood up.
"Alright. I'm going then."
When Serena left, Max looked at me and glared.
"What?"
"Instead of practicing, you actually chose to flirt with Serena instead." He said accusing me.
I laughed. "I'm sorry. I can't help myself. She's just so gorgeous." Then I wiggled my brows at him.
"Tsk." He glared at me one last time.
"Anyway, any progress?" He asked.
I sighed and lifted up my hands. I pouted. Unfortunately, the black magic within me is already permanent. For the past three days after what happened, Her Highness tried to remove the black magic within me but it's not working. It's because it already penetrated my magic core and if she will force to remove it, it may cause my life. And I am left with no choice but to practice to control it so I would not harm others and myself as well.
And Max here volunteered to practice with me, teach me and accompany me. Because I am too afraid I might harm my friends, I decided to stay away from them. Her Highness let me stay here at the isolated pavilion near her chambers and there's no problem at all. The place is comfortable, peaceful and lively. It doesn't look isolated at all actually.
"You know it's fine even if you don't stay here and keep me company Max. You have already done more than enough. I'll be fine." I said at Max after we practiced.
"Are you tired of seeing my face everyday? Don't you want me to be here?" He asked. His tone is sad.
I immediately shook my head in disapproval.
"It's not that. I just felt.. I might be a burden to you."
"Who said you're a burden?" He look at me.
"You are not a burden and will never be a burden to me Aya. Remember that."
I smiled. Such a sweet talker.
"Alright. If you say so. But I noticed, you keep on calling me with my old name huh. Don't you like my new name?"
"It's not that I don't like. Liyana is a beautiful name actually but I prefer your original name. It's more beautiful." He smiled.
"Just as beautiful as your face and soul that I can't help myself from falling inlove with you more." Then he winked.
And just like that, happiness and love filled my entire being that I too, can't help myself from falling inlove with him for the second time around.
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