The Alpha King’s Mistake by BlackFlame
Chapter 59 Storytelling (Part 2)
Harper Alizah Grace’s POV
“Harper?” I nodded my head that made her smile widened.
“That’s a pretty name, oh wait, why are you wearing hoodie?” She asked curiously. I shook my head and remove the hood of my jacket. As soon I removed it, her lips slightly parted. Why?
“You look so pretty, why are you hiding that face of yours?” she said in awe. I consciously t*ouch my face, am I pretty?
“Oh, don’t tell me you don’t know it?”
“I… don’t know what should I say?” I replied awkwardly. She shook her head and tapped my shoulder.
“Ah, don’t mind me… anyway, I’m—” before she can continue what she will going to say, I cut her off.
“You’re Amanda,” Her yes slightly widened.
“How did you know?” she asked. I chuckled softly and sat down on the bench again.
“You said it already a while ago,”
“Oh? Yeah right. I already introduced myself, how silly of me.” She said and laughed lowly. She sat down beside me.
“Who’s with you? Your mom and dad?” she asked me. I don’t know if I’ll get offended or what. I don’t have anyone anymore. My Dad, the pack, and even her. The mother I don’t even saw once.
In the end, I chose to give her a smile while shaking my head.
“Nah, I came here with myself.” I answered honestly. She looked at me in disbelief, “You go alone here? Ah, ah, what if they already worried about you because you leaved?” She asked. I shook my head, she’s really silly.
“They aren’t worried about me,” I paused, I’m thinking if I’ll tell something important about me to her. Her eyebrow furrowed, “How could you say so? My dad was worried when I’m not in his sight.” Well, her dad is still alive, while mine was not.
I took a d*eep breath.
“No one will get worried and angry, my dad is gone.” I replied casually, even if d*eep inside I’m hurting silently. My father and the pack members’ death were painful, I won’t able to forget about it. She looked at me with sadness and guilt in her eyes.
“Sorry, I don’t know.” I shook my head again and smile.
“You don’t have to say sorry, you have nothing to do with my father’s death.” As I said that, she smiled again.
“So, you’re living with your mom now?” She asked again. The smile in my face slowly faded, mom… tsk.
“I don’t know her, nor even saw her.” I answered honestly again. Her lips parted upon hearing me said that.
“You don’t know your own mother?”
“No,” I replied shortly.
“Aww, that’s to sad.” I can hear sadness in her voice, she moved closer to me and hugged me. I was caught off guard because of what she did, after so many years, this is the first hug I ever received.
“Don’t worry, I’m here now. I will be your friend! No, best friend!” she exclaimed happily. I couldn’t help but to smile again and hugged her back. She’s such a charmer and very friendly.
“Okay, friend.” I said while pulling away. She shakes her head, “Nah, it’s best friend. Since you’re my best friend, you can call me, Am.” I nodded. Am, short for Amanda. That’s cool.
“Anyway, how about your parents?” I asked her.
“What about them?” She questioned back.
“I mean, won’t they look for you?”
“No, actually… I’m the daughter of the royal chief commander of this kingdom. My father said I will be safe as long I’m inside the Jane Pavilion nor inside the land of Dawn.” She explained. Oh, I see… she’s really rich.
“You’re an elite,” I mumbled. She shook her head.
“I’m not an elite, well, my parents but not me. I’m just simple, a normal kid.” So humble, I jus nodded my head. Alright. I looked around the area again.
“It’s still early, the activities inside the Jane Pavilion will takes place tonight. Come on, let’s go in the city.” She said while standing up. She offered her hand in front of me which I gladly take.
As we walked in the long pathway, we are talking. The city of the land of dawn is quite far, maybe we will take a cab? Nor we will used their car? Yeah maybe.
“I wanted to know you more,” I smiled and looked at her.
“Then ask me, I will answer it. I don’t really know how to start,” I answered.
“Okay, okay, how old are you? You looked younger than me,”
“I’m actually fourteen.”
“Oh, I’m right. I’m a year older than you.” Just like what I thought when the first time I saw her.
“So, you’re fifteen?” I clarified. She nodded her head, “Yeah, but I’m turning sixteen this year.” I am too, I’m turning fifteen this year, without anyone in my side. I’ve been celebrating my birthday alone for six years, I’m starting to get use of it.
When my father and the pack were still alive, we always celebrate my birthday together. We are all happy, I miss that life. I miss them all, I miss my father. I wish that bloody night didn’t happened, I wish my father is still alive.
“Harper? Are you listening to me?” I looked at her.
“Hmm?”
“Ah, you’re not listening. I’m asking what is your favorite color, food and hobby?” She asked me. She’s interviewing me now.
“Favorite color? I don’t have but I love crimson.” I answered honestly. Although, I hate red because of what happened six years ago, I still like it. It reminds me the past that I shouldn’t forget, it’s symbolizing my life.
Chaotic, painful and dangerous.
“How about favorite food and hobbies?” she asked again. I looked on the floor while walking carefully.
“I don’t have favorite food, as long the food is safe, I’ll eat it. And for hobbies, hmm, I love painting or sketching.” I answered.
“Oh, that’s impressive. I love singing and dancing, my favorite color was green.” She bubbly said. I smiled and looked at her. She’s really energetic, she can make me smile like this again.
“Your favorite color is green, mine red. We are apples,” I said jokingly, she stopped walking so do I. Ah, does she found my joke lame? I just blinked when she burst into laughter.
“Did you just said that? Haha, I didn’t expect you to throw a joke. But that’s actually true, red apples and green apples. So yeah, we are apples.” I couldn’t help but smile. I realized, what I said is actually not a joke. How silly of me. Geez.
“Yeah, just forget that I said that. Come on, we should go now. Anyway, are we going to walk up to the city?” I asked her. She shook he head.
“Of course not, we’ll go there using our family’s car.” She answered, I nodded.
“Okay then, let’s go.” She nodded too and took my hand. She dragged me with her.