Chapter 5

Chapter 5

"Who is it?" I asked but no one replied back.

Did someone broke the system in our mansion? How could the guards did not notice any strange person? It is heavily guarded!

My brother made sure that he bought the best security in the whole world for me! All the security items here a very high tech!

"Butler Warren?" I asked but no one answered but instead, it knocked on my door again.

Ok, that's it!

I stood up and grab my bat under my bed. I always have thing like this hidden in my room for protection.

My room have a lots of secrets.

I slowly walk towards the door with the bat in my hand, ready to swing it to whoever it is.

I'm gripping the bat tightly as I stared at the door, walking slowly. I've been practicing fencing with my brother. I'm expert on it! I don't have to worry that I can't defend myself. It will be too shameful to the royal family and my ancestors! My family is known for being good at martial arts. Basically, we don't really need bodyguards but it was on the rules that we should at least have three to five bodyguard to make sure our security.

I'm breathing heavily while staring at the door bravely before deciding to hide behind the door.

But all my courage were shaken when another knock happened in my door. But this time its louder and scary. Its like its hurrying me to open the door.

Fuck this sounds like a horror movie!

I was so stunned to move that I can't even move closer to the door nor scared to open the door. I just stared at it waiting for the person or ghost or whatever it is to open the damn door!

I wanted to cry and ask for help but I knew I can't! I need to save my face.

Again, another impatient knock came and as time pass by it became louder and louder, scarier and scarier. Different scary scenarios keeps appearing on my mind that made me more scared.

Tears start to form at the corner of my eyes. My lips are trembling as my knees start to wiggle.

Where are the bodyguards? The maids?

Why did Butler Warren left me here alone?

How could they not notice this freak knocking on my door?!

I'm a freaking Princess! Crying over this small matter is ridiculous!

Fuck.

This time, I really can't stop my tears and it flowed down in my cheeks. I feel really scared and was shaking so hard while staring at door being banged loudly.

It was my first time to experience this. Unlike my other relatives, they have experience a lot like this or more than this. Princesses in our family is not treated like a porcelain glass. We are trained harshly and like a warrior so we can save our life anytime and not defend on anyone.

And to my horror, the bat fell down and it landed directly on my feet. I scream loudly but I covered my mouth when I realize that the jerk is still outside.

The door opened harshly and because only the lamp shade is open, I did not recognize the tall figure who is approaching me, thinking it was the scary guy who is knocking at my door. I grab the bat even though my feet is aching. I pointed it at the guy and glared at him.

"Don't you dare come here!" I swing the bat but he easily dodge it.

If only I wasn't careless I could hit him hard!

I heard him chuckled. "Look at you, Princess..."

Princess? He knew my real identity?!

"You look scared." My brows furrowed, I stop crying and wipe my tears. I tried to recognize the man in front of me but no avail.

However, his voice is familiar. His tall muscular built is pretty familiar to me. I tilted my head but step back, making him more unrecognizable.

"Why are you here?" I asks still trembling a bit.

But before he could answer, I cried loudly again. Remembering what happened and what I experienced a while ago...

"Y-you! How dare you to scared me like that!" I cried and tried to reach him again with my bat.

He chuckled sexily and grab the bat on my hand before embracing me warmly. His familiar smell quickly claimed my sense of smell. I felt so relieve by his comforting hug that mare me cry more in his arms.

He patted my head and calmed me down.

"Why are you crying?" He asked when I totally calmed down.

I blink and look around when I felt like a lot of eyes is staring at us. People from our mansion are gathered around. It was so silent but there eyes are full of confusion but it was shifted when we heard a heavy and in hurry footsteps.

Seconds later my father and brother is standing in front of me.

Domenicus let go of me and step aside to give space for them. Butler Warren was also inside my room, gesturing the maids to go away.

"What happened, Princess? Why are you crying? Hmm? Tell brother and I'll fix it." My brother said softly while caressing my cheeks.

"N-nothing." I said but I saw them glance at the bat on the floor. "Nightmares." I added.

"Are you sleepwalking again?" I did not answer and look at my father.

"Father, brother, I'm fine you can rest." I said and stood up but I stumbled and flinch in pain.

Luckily, Domenicus was able to catch me.

I glance at him and murmured "Thanks."

But my brother felt different. "Let go of my sister!" He roared, glaring at him and look at my father.

"Father, I told you I'll take part on choosing her bodyguards! I don't want to see my sister get hurt again because of stupid reasons." He once again glared at Domenicus who just casually shrugged his shoulder acting like he don't care at all.

"You both are the same! I'm your father, do you guys think I don't know what you are thinking? Huh! Dream on!" My father snorted that made me chuckle.

My Father is acting like a kid again.

"Ok, ok, you guys should go and rest. Have a goodnight. Butler Warren, help my father." Butler Warren came closer. So I kissed my father's cheeks and wave goodbye. That's the cue for Butler Warren to help my father and hold my father's arm and guided him out.

"You want me out? Amp! Fine." He said and dismissively pouted before looking away and walking out.

My brother and I glance at each other before laughing.

"I could hear you guys!"

My Father is not that old but he just came out from the hospital month ago. The doctor said he needs to be careful and maintain his health.

"Brother, don't worry it just really a nightmare. I'll call you if I need help. Hmm?" He glance at my feet and glared at me before he carried me towards my bed.

"Be careful next time, ok? See, you've hurt your foot! No practice until its healed." I pouted but I instantly changed my expression and nodded when his staring at me with his dagger eyes.

"But I can still watch you, right?"

"Yes. Wait here, I'll just get the medicine kit and let me help you with your feet." He stood up and was about to go out when he saw Domenicus still inside my room.

"You! Come with me!" I winced at what I saw but laugh when Domenicus look at him unbothered and followed him without a question.

My brother did not like it. So, he glared at him again but did not do anything anymore.

I breathe out of relief when they finally left.

Now that I'm calm, things became clear to me that I wished I never did.

That was embarrassing!

I literally cried because I was so scared! I should not watch horror movies and drink coffee anymore.

Yes, blamed it to the coffee and horror movies.

They are not perfect combination at all.

And that Domenicus! How dare him scare me like that!

I freaking ask who it is but he did not answer! If only he did then there shouldn't be any trouble like this.

He freaking scared the shit out of me!

He must have still remember that I love watching horror but scared of it! He purposely did that do scared me!

Heh!

Does he think that only him can play? No! I'm still willing to play with him. Domenicus, I'll never back out in any game that you'll start. I'll make sure that this time, I will win!

You'll regret playing with me, again.

I was planning to ignore you but you started this, of course I'll fight back.

My brother came back with Domenicus holding a lot of things which is unnecessary at all but his face remain cold and arrogant. Its like he is telling that 'bully me, I don't care.'

It was annoying seeing him like that. I want to tear apart that arrogant face of it. I will rip it apart that there's no other girls are willing to be with him.

"Let me look at your feet." I lifted it without a thought and I know at this moment, I really fucked up.

Tears instantly formed at corner of my eyes and I bit my lip to hide the pain I feel.

"You! Hayst! You don't even know how to take care of yourself but father want you to get married with that unknown prince!" He started complaining as he put a cold compress on my feet.

"And what? He don't want us to see his face? Who does he think he is? He must be ugly! A beauty and the beast! Tsk!" I chuckled and patted his cheeks.

"Brother, I will not marry him if he is ugly. Don't worry, I have planned things already. Father can't forced me to marry someone I don't love." My brother nodded proudly and glance at Domenicus.

"You did not hear anything! Since you decided to be one of our boys, then you have to follow what I said!" He just stared at my brother blankly.

"I'll only serve, Aonaran."