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/ CALLA'S POV /
"I really can't believe it!" Jas said, AGAIN.
Mind you, she's been repeating her words for hours already. She had repeated that line for hundred times, million even.
Rolling my eyes, I turned to face her.
"Duh girl, all of us are shocked but you don't have to repeat your words. You should move on from that line of yours."
Rolling her eyes back at me, she turned to face me too.
"I just can't move on." She pouted.
"I really can't believe it!" She said while pursing her lips.
Sighing, I scratch my head and stood up. 
"That's it. I am done. I'll go out."
Putting on my slippers, I immediately went out of our room before she could follow me. Although I can't blame her for not forgetting the issue about Miss Scarlet, she just keeps on repeating her words that it's getting irritating already. 
I myself can't believe what had happened. Until now, I still refuse to accept that Miss Scarlet did that. She became our second mother for all the years that we stayed here in Cassopeia. She always treat us with utmost care and love so what happened was really heartbreaking.
She also told us she is Heila's little sister. We didn't saw that coming. It never crossed our minds that Miss Scarlet who is pure in soul is Heila's sister when in fact, Heila is pure evil, too greedy and selfish. She said that at first, she never had the thought of getting a revenge even after Heila was killed during the war three years ago. Her sister is purely evil and so she didn't cared less. But when she found a letter from her sister which Heila openly expressed how much she loves Miss Scarlet, that ignite the flame in her heart to avenge her older sister but miserably failed. As a punishment, she step down from her position as Head Master of Cassopeia's Academy and Her Highness removed her magic which means, she is now an ordinary woman.
Deciding to forget that issue for now, I made my way to where Liyana is staying. I don't know where are the others and so, I'll go at Liyana's. I am sure she is there. But as I was getting near the pavilion where she is staying, I spotted Jian sitting while hiding behind the tree.
Frowning, I walked silently and approached him carefully so he won't notice I am behind him. Automatically, I raised an eyebrow as I saw his irritated face while he is looking at Max and Liyana who is openly flirting with each other infront of the pavilion.
I shook my head. Gosh, love really.
"Hey, why are you hiding here?" I spoke to get his attention.
Startled, he turned immediately to look who's behind him and I almost got punched in the face if he hadn't recognize me before his fist got to land on my beautiful face.
"Woah easy." I said getting a hold of his fist and slowly put them down.
"D.mn you scared me," he said breathing in to calm himself down.
"I'm sorry," I apologized. "What are you doing here in the first place? Why are you here hiding instead of going there?" I asked and he quickly covered my mouth as he pulled me away from the tree, too afraid the two love birds at the pavilion will hear us.
When we are at a safe distance, that's when he let go of his hands that is covering my mouth as he apologize.
"Why are you here?" He asked casually like nothing happened.
I rolled my eyes. "Duh of course I am here to visit Liyana, what else?"
"I am not like someone who is stalking behind a tree you know," I continued.
"Hey, I am not stalking!" He exclaimed defensively.
"I didn't say that was you," I retorted back.
"You!" He glared at me.
Laughing, I stick out my tongue at him.
"But seriously though, why are you there?" I look at him.
"Why get all the trouble to witness something that you know will hurt you?"
"What?" He look at me, a little puzzled.
"What hurt are you talking about?"
I scoffed. "Duh, it's so obvious you like Liyana."
That made him stop. So, I also stopped walking to look at him. His expression suddenly dropped. Oh no.
But then he suddenly smiled.
"Do you think I stand a chance with her?" He asked and I immediately shook my head.
"Not a chance," I said straightforward. "I don't want to give you false hopes so I am saying this to you. I am a good friend and I don't want to hurt you so.." I said wiggling my eyebrows.
He scoffed at me. "You are so harsh." He commented. And to my surprise, he doesn't seem too sad or hurt.
And it seems like he notice my surprised expression, he chuckled and explained it to me.
"I already knew I don't stand a chance with her when I saw how she and Max is super close during the past days. Max never left her side and she never complained about it. Infact, she liked it. At first, I was hurt of course but I am getting use to it now. And I'll keep watching them in a distance until it won't hurt anymore."
"Woah," That's all that I could say. As someone who never experienced falling inlove, I don't have much to say.
"Okay," I scratch my head. "You see, I am not really good at giving advice so how about let's go and unwind instead so you could forget your little heartbreak. What do you think?" I said.
He immediately smiled at me and nodded.
"I would love to."
I smiled back at him. "That's good. Smile." I said as I look at him.
"Keep smiling. That suits you." I added and playfully winked at him.
And his reaction? Boy glared at me but he is blushing. So funny!
/ SERENA'S POV /
"Mom," I called her out before carefully opening the door of her room.
"Are you there?" I asked.
"I am here," She spoke after a few seconds.
I entered her room and saw her lying in her bed. I took a sit beside her as I held her hands with mine.
"Are you okay?" I softly asked.
Amongst everyone, Mom is the one that is affected the most. Miss Scarlet is not only her right hand but also her sister and bestfriend. She didn't want to punish her at all but she knew that is the appropriate thing to do even if it breaks her heart.
"Don't worry sweetheart. I am okay," she spoke and smiled.
"I am just tired. A little rest and proper sleep will make me better so don't worry too much."
Brushing her hair gently, I lowered my head to peck her cheeks.
"Get a rest then Mom. You need it."
"Thank you sweetheart." She then closed her eyes while I stayed beside her until she fell asleep.
"You will be okay Mom. Everything will be just fine. I love you." I whispered in her ears before I left her in her room.
When I get outside, Jester is leaning beside the bedroom walls waiting for me.
"How is she?" He immediately asked.
"She's still sad but she's okay." I said.
Smiling, he reach out to hold my hands as we walked outside Mom's chambers. We went to our usual hangout place, the garden outside our room.
"And you? How are you? Are you okay?" He asked while looking at me, brushing my cheeks gently.
I smiled. "I am more than okay because you are with me." I answered that made him smile.
"Good." He said and then hugged me.
"I am very proud of you. Despite your fear that you might hurt Liyana too much, you still stood up and did your part. There is no doubt that you'll be an excellent Queen when the time comes."
"Thank you for always believing in me."
Jester hugged me tighter.
"I will always believe in you and I will always be here to stay."
Sighing in contentment, I snuggled close to his embrace.
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