Chapter 20

Lianna opened her closed eyes and get up. She remembers everything. She remembers everything that happened that seemed to be real but she was in bed so it was a dream.

She felt the weakening of her limbs just by thinking that it was all just a dream. In that dream…

He accepted her. He accepted her all, her sins, her real identity, as silent x. But how could it even be possible that it would come true? Hazaki won’t possibly feel something special to her. Hazaki treats her as a friend. Hazaki is not the King. She shouldn’t be in the palace in the first place.

Hot liquids pour down her eyes feeling so ashamed about dreaming about something good and satisfying that will happen. She was feeling so idiotic to herself why, why she had thought about coming with Hazaki.

She must leave. This place wasn’t for her. And she was afraid that her real identity will be uncovered. She doesn’t want to see Hazaki’s disappointed face once he will find out. She must leave before it will get worse.

She wiped her tears and went to the bathroom. She cleaned herself and while doing it, her mind was still stuck in that dream. It feels so real, so good to be touched by him. Whenever their lips touch, no one wants to let go. But… it is just not real.

She wore a descent black jumper and a winter jacket to not feel cold on her way back. After, preparing all her stuffs, she opened the door and five servants appeared in her eyes. They were bowing their heads.

“Good afternoon, thy concubine.” they greeted.

She doesn’t even know that it was afternoon but why are they here and did they wait for her? And concubine?

"W-Why am I a concubine?" she was shocked.

One of the servants bowed her head. "You should take your lunch, young lady Natsuka. We will escort you to the dining table.”

As soon as she heard the word "escort", she remembered Kuri Lili in her dream.

"Was there... an escort named... Kuri Lili?"

The servant looked at each other before the lead spoke.

"She is not an escort, young lady. She was the secretary of his highness and they are in the Palace of Kings and Queens as of now."

So it was really a dream. And how did a stranger is in her dream? The King is in the Palace of King and Queens now, so it is not possible that Hazaki could be the King.

"Is there something that irritates your mind, young lady Natsuka? Please tell us, your escorts."

“nothing.”, she made a small smile. “Can you tell me where can I find Hazaki? I would like to speak with him.”

“He is in the Palace of Kings and Queens, young lady Natsuka.”

She nodded. Maybe he is escorting the King.

It is a pity that she couldn’t say goodbye to him before she leaves. She grabbed her suitcase and started to walk.

“Thank you for inviting me to eat my lunch but I am going to leave.”

She saw the widening of the servants’ eyes.

“I don’t think if his highness will be happy to hear about you leaving, young lady.”