The 12th
Dîsciplê✍️
(His Royal Majesty)
Season_2
Episode 1
By: Faith Lucky
Danica
I walked into the house but couldn’t find anyone at home – mum, or grandma. Ahh! Thank goodness.
I climbe-d up the stairs to my room and aals soon aa I got in, I giggled and fell on the be-d.
I bit my nails while staring up at the ceiling and after a while, I sat up and brou-ght the envelope out of my bag. Oh my! It felt so hvge.
I glanced at my door to be sure I’d locked it properly. Then, I opened the envelope and my eyes beamed when i saw the cash in it.
Oh my gee!!! This was…….
How on earth do i spend this??? It was too much!!!
I g@sped and fli-pped the clean notes. I seriously couldn’t believe this. It was mine – mine!!
I bit my lower l!pand fixed the cash back into the envelope. Then, I stood up and ran to one of my bags, fixing the envelope de-ep into it. I just hope this is safe enough, cause I couldn’t have mum or grandma seeing it. I’d definitely be busted.
I took in a de-ep breath and went to l@yback on the be-d, staring up at the ceiling. And as I did, I thought about him – the prince.
He finally knows my identity – he knows I’m the lady he’s been looking for. G©sh! How was he able to find out?? I still can’t believe it. Hmph.
A smile curved up myl-ips when I recalled the way he’d stared at me. It’s prince Nathan we’re talking about here.
Ahh! If not for grandma, only God knew what would’ve happened. Her strict rules are the only things st©pping me from falling on him – truthfully. Else….who wouldn’t want to be with the prince? And to think I was the lady he’s been looking for?? Geez!
I giggled and turned on the be-d. Oh! What’s wrong with me? I couldn’t just contain my excitement, huh?
Well…somehow, I felt glad he’d gotten to know about my identity anyway.
Yes…I mean, I’ve been hiding it for so long and i really wanted to know what his reactions would be when he finally getsto know.
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Nathan
Driving back home, my phone kept beeping with numerous calls and when I picked one of them, I discovered it was T–jay.
Oh,cra-p!
“Seriously, Nathan. Did it have to take you the whole day to pick my calls??” He snapped as soon as I answered the call.
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“Ahh! I’ve been busy, man. What is it?”
“Cra-p. Well, I just wanted to remind him of the….”
“Geez! I know, okay? I remember” I cut him off with a sigh.
“Okay, better. And don’t forget its a couples night. So, you’re meant to come with your p@rtner”.
“p@rtner? You and I both knows I don’t havea p@rtner, Jay. So,I….”
“Everyone would be there with their p@rtners, Nathan. You shouldn’t be the only odd one”.
“Yea, I’m driving, okay? And I nee-d to concentrate. Bye”,
And I ended the call. Oh! Geez!
Few minutes later, another call c@m£ in and was about turning it off when I realized it was Andrea. Oh! Sht. Seriously?? Not now!
I wasn’t in the mood. But…considering I’d snobbe-d her calls the last time she called, I felt i had no choice.
I picked the call and put it on speaker.
“Nathan!” She squealed.
“For heavens sake, you finally decided to pick my calls. Whats wrong,,Nathan? You’ve been….”
“I’m so sorry, Andrea. The last few times you called were like the busiest moments of my life”.
“And you couldn’t return my calls, at least?”
“I know, but I….” I paused and sighed. “I’m sorry, okay?”
She was silent for a while and I figured she was probably putting on her childish frown.
“Anyway, how have you been? ” she asked.
“Well…I’ve been great, I guess. Everything is fine. And you? How’s Atlanta?”
“Oh!! Atlanta is great”, she paused and giggled.
“I’ve missed you, Nathan……and I can’t wait to see you again”.
“Yeah…same here. I’ve missed you”.
“Really?? What do you miss about me?”
Her voice was enthusiastic and I chuckled.
“Well…I’ve missed your liveliness, your jokes, your voice….”
“Oh, Nathan! You’re ma-king me blus-h”, she laughed ha-rd and even without seeing her,,I could tell her entire face was pink alre-ady.
“Um….you know what? Mum was talking about coming to Korea for a friend’s wedding. So, I’m gonna do my best to persuade her to come and that way,,we’d see again. What do you think?”
“Well….that’d be great. I’d be waiting”.
“Alright. Bye ,nee-d to go now”,,
“Bye Andrea”,,
And she ended the call.
Oops!
I took in a de-ep breath and focused my eyes on the road.
Andrea….she hasn’t changed,,has she?
I scoffed when I thoughtof it.
Another beep c@m£ into my phone again and this time around, it was a text message.
I glanced at the screen and discovered it was from Mabel:
“Nathan, dad’s condition is getting worse. I’m scared”.
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Danica
I was about slee-ping off when the door opened and I f0rç£d my eyes open to see it was mum. Oh!
She stood by the door and glared ha-rd at me.
“Um…good evening, mum”, I greeted nervously, but she didn’t say a word for the first few seconds.
“Come with me. We’re going out”, she finally said and walked out of the room.
Wait…whaaat???
My jaws dropped in shock. Going out with mum??? By this time???
Season_2
Episode 2
By: Faith Lucky
Danica
Mum and I walked out to the roadside. And the whole time, I couldn’t st©p thinking about what she was up to. Why would she suddenly want to take me out? Why?
Though, a p@rt of me felt happy I’d be going out with mum, the other p@rt was still scared. This woman behaves like a criminal….g©sh! And coupled with the fact that she doesn’t like me….I coupled with the fact she doesn’t like me, I couldn’t be any more suspicious.
We got to the road and boarded a cab to a far destination and the whole time, she was silent.
The ride was quite long but we finally arrived and she paid the cabby off. I looked around and discovered it was nowhere hidden. It was actually around a mall.
O….kay. Could she possibly bring me here for shopping?
My questions were answered when I saw her walking towards a black jeep. Whaaat??? That looks like one of the royal cars. What’s going on???
I flin-ched and watched her as ahe walked towards the car which was opened as she got close and a guy stepped out.
Oh my God!!!
No! He was one of Prince Eric’s guards. What’s mum doing???
I f0rç£d my weak legs towards them so I could get a proper view.
“I thought the prince would be here?” I heard mum ask, her eyes beady- looking.
“He’s supposed to. But,,something urgent c@m£ up which nee-ded his attention. He’ll be back for her tomorrow”, the guard replied.
Back for whaaaat???
‘So…i should bring her back here tomorrow? Same sp©t and time?” Mum asked.
“Yes”,
She turned and sh0t me a stare.
“Okay,,fine. But I’ll be nee-ding some more money. I actually thought the deal would b done today so I could get my full payment”. She said with a sniff.
“You’ll get the rest of your payment once the prince is done with her”.
“The h’ll – I’m not agreeing to that. The prince not wanting to show up should be how own lost. Listen, I really nee-d some cash, okay? So plea-se, let me have something. And when the deal is completed tomorrow, I’ll get the rest of the money”.
The guard stared at her for sometime, then di-pped his hand into his suit pocket and brou-ght out some cash.
“Make sure you don’t fail to get her here tomorrow”. He instructed.
“Of course” mum giggled as she fli-pped the clean notes in her face.
The guard walked into the car and left while I stood dumbfounded.
Oh my God! This isn’t happening. It simply can’t be happening.
Mum smiled as she turned back to look at me.
“Come on, I nee-d to get some things from the mall”. She said non challantly and started walking away.
“Mum?” My voice was weak.
She st©pped walking and looked back at me.
“What is it, Danica? What?”
Tears threatened to drop from my eyes, but I struggled to fight them back.
“You’re….you’re selling me out to the prince?” I asked, my voice echoing outmost shock and disbelief.
A tear finally dropped from my eyes as I stared at her in shock. Was she being serious??
A mother – encouraging her child to have sx??
“Mum….?”
“What’s so special about it, Danica? As a matter of fact, it isn’t gonna take up to 1 hour. He just drills you for a few minutes and you’re done. We get stinking rich! Use your br@in!” She rasped and hit me on the head.
More tears streaked my face.
“Listen to me, Danica, and listen very good. The prince has alre-ady paid half of the money to me and the only thing st©pping mw from getting the full payment is the last p@rt of the deal which would be taking place tomorrow. So, make sure you don’t do anything to ruin it. Do you un-derstand???”
I was silent.
‘I said…do you un-derstand??” She rasped again and I shook my head.
“I can’t believe you’re doing this,Mom…” I whimpered.
“I un-derstand if you hate me, but doing this….is it really necessary?”
She scoffed and c@m£ close.
“St©p ma-king me look like a fool, danica. You’re p@rt of the reasons I spent 18 years in jail. And you’d have to be the one to fix that mess. Do you un-derstand me???”, she yelled and gr@bb£d my hand, pu-lling me close
“And let me just warn you…if my mother gets to know about this – I swear, I’ll kill you. Trust me!”
She fred my hand r0ûghly and walked away, leaving me in tears.
Oh my God! No.
I fell weakly on the floor, huddling my arms and legs. How could she do this to me? How possible?
My own mother?
No.
I ruffled my hair as I wept bitterly. I couldn’t let this happen. I couldn’t let her do this to me.
I nee-ded to get help from someone.
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Eric
“Oh…..yeah…
“My prince…..
“Oh…..
“Oh my….God….!”
The bch yelped as I dr1lled into her. I hit her earnestly,,taking all the plea$ure I wanted and finally,I was done.
“My prince….that was awesome”, she smiled hungrily as she looked at me.
I sh0t her a stare and dressed properly and just then, my phone started ringing. It was one of my guards.
“My prince”, he called as soon as I picked up.
“Yes? Were you able to get her?” I asked.
“Yes, the mother had shown up with her and I asked them to return tomorrow”,
“Good”, I mumbled with ecstasy and dropped the call.
Perfect. Wait for me, Danica. I’ll make sure you’ll be unable to walk again after tomorrow.
Season_2
Episode 3
By: Faith Lucky
Danica
I sat on the floor for a long time, waiting for mum to come out from the mall.
I was tired of weeping alre-ady and just remained quiet on the floor. But shortly, I had some company.
“Danica?”
I turned to see who had called my name and my eyes beamed when I discovered it was the woman from the other night – the night of the Royal banquet.
She looked richly dressed, as usual, but also looked surprised.
“Your name is Danica….right?” She asked and I nodded slowly.
“You still remember me?” She asked and I nodded again.
Then, she dropped to a crouch in front of me.
“Why are you here alone? Have you been crying?”
I sniffed and didn’t say a word. I couldn’t say a word cause I was scared of pouring more tears.
“Come on”. She hushed and held my hands, lifting me from the floor.
And we stood,,facing each other.
“What’s the problem, darling? Why have you been crying?” She asked, but I still couldn’t say a word as I just bent my head ruefully, staring at the floor.
“Hey; you can talk to me. Do you want us to go sit somewhere?” She asked and I shook my head, then looked at her.
“You don’t have to worry about me, ma’am. I’m just…” I paused and sniffed.
“I just have a lot going throu-gh my mind, ma’am. And I…I want to be alone”.
“Oh, dear…” She cooed and I could s-en-se pain in her voice. “What is the problem? You can feel free to talk to me. I can be of help”.
For a second, her offer was tempting. For a second, I felt so eager to hvg her and follow her to wherever she had in mind. I felt so safe.
“Maya?” I suddenly heard a voice and turned to see it was mum.
Oh, no. She’s back!
The woman in front of me scoffed and clearly looked surprised seeing mum.
“Kim?” She called in return, her hand falling from mine.
Mum looked at me, then back at her.
“What’re you doing with her, Danica? Come over here!” She snapped, but I didn’t move.
I was a little confused. Did they know each other?
The woman looked at me, having a quizzical look on.
“Let me guess….she’s the daughter you had in jail?” She asked.
“And how is that any of your business? Have you gone deaf, Danica? Come over here, now!!” Mum yelled and I ran towards her.
Oh my! What’s going on?
The woman – Maya – scoffed and crossed her hands.
“It’s such a plea-sant surprise, Kim. Never thought you’d be getting out of jail anytime soon” she said sarcastically.
“Yeah. And I never thought I’d come out to meet a b’tch like you still alive” mum replied and my eyes dimmed.
Whaaaaat???
Maya chuckled and tucked her hair behind her ear.
“Well….I must confess, Kim. You still look so beautiful – even after spending 18 years in jail. Prison does look good on you. I think you were born to be a criminal”.
“How dare you…?” Mum tried attacking her, but I was fast enough to hold her back.
“Don’t t©uçh me!” She snapped and pushed my hand away from hers.
I stared at the woman in surprise. What problem does she have with mum?
“Oh! I shouldn’t be seen around talking to a lowlife like you, Kim. I just feel so bad for the poor thing you have as a daughter. She clealry doesn’t deserve you. Get a life”. She rolled her eyes and walked away, leaving me in shock.
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After the encounter, mum’s mood got worst. She looked bittered and angry and I avoided talking to her so she doesn’t transfer her anger on me.
As soon as we got home, she ignored grandma in the sitting room and climbe-d up the stairs.
“Kim!” Grandma who’d been working on some clothes in the sitting room called, but she didn’t st©p to look at her or say a word.
Grandma was undoubtedly shocked and looked at me.
“What happened to her? What’s wrong?” She asked,confused. And I just shrugged.
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Bitna
I was watching some movies in the sitting room when the door opened and I turned to see it was mum.
Oh! Finally.
“Hi mum” I beamed as she c@m£ close and sat next to me on the couch.
I stood up and gave her a pe-ck.
“Baby, how’re you doing?” She asked, sounding tired. Not just tired, but upset.
“I’m fine, mum. I wasn’t expecting you home today” I said with a pla-yful eye roll.
“Yeah…luckily, I was able to finish up in time for today. Is your dad home?”
“Yes. He’s upstairs. Um…are you okay, mum? You look kind of upset”.
I’m fine. I’m just…”
She paused and sighed. “I met someone I never thought I’d see in a long time. Someone that actually ruined my mood”,,
Huh?
“Really? Who’s it?” I asked curiously.
That was actually the first time mum was speaking ill about someone.
“She’s.,..”
We heard footsteps and discovered it was dad, climbing down the stairs.
“You should get some sleep, Kim. Its late”, mum quic-kly said, and I was shocked to know she was changing the t©pic.
I stared at her without saying a word until dad was close.
“Love, you’re back” he beamed and mum stood up to give him a side hvg.
“Yes, hon. How was work today?”
‘Ugh! Stressful…”
I stood up with my phone and l@pt©p.
“I’ll be in my room”. I muttered to no one in p@rticular and took the stairs.
What was mum hiding?
My phone awakened with a ring, snapping me out of my thoughts and I picked after discovering it was Jeong.
“Hey, girlfriend!” She beamed
“Hi”, I muttered casually as I walked into my dazzling room and kept my l@pt©p on the be-d.
“Still awake? How’re you doing?” She asked.
“I’m fine, Jeong – I guess”.
‘Okay then. I actually called to check up on you. The pres£ntation’s tomorrow, remember? How’re you coping with Alex?”
“That guy’s a complete j£rk! I’m pretty sure he’s gonna make me fail. He acts like a dumb@a$” I grumbled as I sat on the be-d.
“Oops! Calm down, Bitna”, she laughed.
“So, you mean your pres£ntation is likely to be wrong? Oh, no. Danica might actually beat you to it again. And to think she was paired with the prince…”
Urgh!!! I fisted my hand angrily. Why did she have to mention her name?
“Dmn it! I hate that lady!” I cur$ed angrily.
I ruffled my hand, thinking of what it would look like, having her humiliate me again. Everyone’s gonna see me as a joke!
“Bitna, you nee-d to….”
“Jeong, wait!” I said when an idea suddenly popped into my head.
I ran my eyes around, fixing the plan.
“What is it, Bitna?”
“Perfect!” I beamed.
Yes,perfect!!
I smiled happily.
“I think I know a way of preventing Danica from attending the pres£ntations with the prince”, I said with a sm-irk.
“I’ll make her run out of school tomorrow”.
Tbc