The Alpha King’s Mistake by BlackFlame
Chapter 78 Like
Harper Alizah Grace’s POV
“Harper? Are you listening to me?” I looked at Amanda when I heard her said that.
“Sorry, what you were saying?” she looked at me intently, and then take a sip on her drink before talking.
“I’m asking you, what are you thinking. You seem like you’re spacing out, right Zandea?” I looked at Zandea, she nodded her head.
“Yeah, she’s right.” She agreed. Ah, I’m thinking about what happened last night. About my family’s death anniversary, the chasing and… and the k*iss. I really have an interesting night, last night. I just smile upon remembering it.
“Ah, ah. Look at her, she’s smiling alone. Would you share your thought and we will join you in smiling?” Amanda repeated so I looked at her. She’s curious as hell again, haha. I shook my head.
“Nothing, seriously what I’m thinking is not that important. I’m just happy that’s all.” I said while smiling, Amanda raised her eyebrow.
“Why you’re happy now?” she won’t drop the subject right?
“Because—
I don’t know exactly why I’m happy.
“Because?” the two of them asked curiously. Why, is that h*ard to believe that I’m happy? They looked shock that I space out and smiling.
“Okay, I’ll tell it no. I’m happy because I finally let go myself into pain and doubts.” They aren’t convinced on what I said, what I said is true but that was only one of the reasons why I’m happy now.
“And I’m happy because I’m in good terms with my mate.” I admitted which made them smile.
“As what I thought so, the day before yesterday is quite interesting. What happened? How does he convince to mark you and make you the queen?” Zandea asked curiously.
“It’s a long story, I will tell if we have some time. But now, ladies, let’s plan the coronation.”
“Look, she’s excited haha. Just kidding,” Amanda joked but quickly take it back when she saw my murderous stares.
“Sure, let’s go back o our discussion earlier. What do you preferred as the theme color of the party? White and black or gold? White and black is kinda boring but elegant but gold looks expensive but exaggerated.
“Let’s go to red, red as the theme color.” I suggested, no stated.
“Red? That’s actually a good choice. So red then, what about the theme? Masquerade or Classic?” She asked again.
“Classic, let’s just say that… I’m not fond of masquerade balls.” Memories bring back, I remember the coronation night five years ago, the night I was being rejected by him. It was really embarrassing when the guards dragged me out.
“Bad experience in the past.” Amanda commented and chuckled. Right, bad experience in the past. I repeated in my mind.
“Got it. Classic. How about the designing of the venue, the invitation card and dress coding?”
“I’ll take care of the invitation card,” Amanda volunteered.
“Great, later I’ll call my friend who’s event planner.” So, it’s settled down?
“The only question now is the dress coding, what will it be?” Zandea asked.
“They can wear what ever they wanted to wear as long it’s acceptable and not so revealing.” I answered.
“Okay then, freestyle.”
“I think it should be formal since it was your coronation as the queen.” Amanda stated so the two of us looked at her.
“You think so?” She nodded. Somewhat is right.
“Okay, let’s switch to formal one.” Zandea nodded her head while listing our discussion in her iPad.
“Oh my, I’m almost late. I have to go now, I’ll meet a friend today. Let’s continue this later okay?” Zandea said hurriedly when she saw what time is it. Amanda and I nodded.
“Sure, drive safely.” Zandea smiled and waved her hand before leaving.
“So, what we should do now?” I heard Amanda asked.
“Will chit-chat?” I suggested jokingly. She smiled while shaking her head.
“I guess so, anyway Harper. Where did you go last night? I saw you go out and run towards the forest.” That caught my attention. She saw me? I didn’t expect that.
“It’s my father and former’s pack death anniversary,” I have nothing to hide from her, she knew my secret. Her face suddenly saddened upon hearing what I said.
“I’m sorry to heard that. You didn’t say it to me, last night is surely painful for you. I hope I’m there to comfort you,” I smiled and tapped her shoulder.
“Staying with me and becoming my best friend is enough for me, Am. You have your own life and I don’t want to drag you down with the life I have. I’m so thankful to have you, Am.” I thanked her. She smiled back.
“That’s really sweet of you.”
“Enjoy until it last,” I said jokingly which earns her laugh.
“Silly, anyway. I have to go to, my baby was looking for me.” I nodded my head.
“Sure, I’ll going to say here for a while, just say hi for me.” She smiled, “I will.” I watched her walked away. I took a d*eep breath and looked at the scene in front of me. I’m at the terrace of the Palace, fifth floor actually.
The view is one of the kinds, really good to look at. From below, I could see tall trees and the river. From the other side, I could see the city and houses too.
“Amanda said that I could see you here which is true. Hello there, honey.” Someone said from my behind. I didn’t looked back to see who might it be because just his voice, I know who is it.
He moved closer to me and k*issed me on my cheek before sitting down.
“Is the discussion’s over?” He asked as he take a sip on my drink. I narrowed down my eyes on his, there’s a spare drink glasses and drink in the table and he decided to drink mine? Where is his manner?
He amusedly looked at me when he saw my expression.
“Don’t look at me like that babe, it making me h*ard to resist of k*issing you.” I rolled my eyes at his statement. Geez.
“Don’t use that line on me too, it won’t work.” I answered back. He jus laughed at me, what’s funny?
“My grumpy baby is really back.” I crossed my arm on my chest while looking at him, unamused.
“The annoying King is back.” I response. He laughed louder upon hearing that.
“I love that smart mouth of yours, by the way, how is the planning?” he asked and then take another sip on my drinks again. Geez, that’s indirect k*iss.
“You acted like he doesn’t k*iss you before, and take note you even initiated k*issing him.” Venice commented in my mind. She’s making me blush h*ard, I’m too embarrass just remembering that event of my life.
I shrugged and set aside that thought. When I looked at him, I saw him attentively waiting for my response.
“Great so far, but were not done yet.” I answered casually, he nodded his head.
“Are you tired?” I shook my head.
“I’m not because we’re just sitting here while planning.” He stopped asking and just stared at me. I don’t know if I look away or will stare back too. In the end, I averted my eyes on him and looked at the scenery again.
“How long would you like to keep this secret from me?” he suddenly asked that caught me off guard. What does he mean?
“You mean?” I don’t want to think that he knew my secret, because I would wonder how does he know? Is he playing tricks on me?
“Why so serious babe? I’m just going to say that you’re secretly in love with me but you just don’t want to admit it.” Damn, where did he get that thought?
And his first statement slightly alarmed me. He’s not a good joker, he’s s*uc*ks. Or I’m just too paranoid? I shrugged that idea again.
“Okay, I admitted… I’m starting to like you but it doesn’t mean that I love you okay. So don’t assume.” This time, he was the one who caught off guard. He didn’t expect to hear that from me, eh?
“You… you like me?” He asked in disbelief. Haha, his expression is hilarious. I let out a chuckle.
“Would I k*iss you that night if I’m not?” I asked instead of answering directly his question. Suddenly, he stood up and hugged me.
“You surprised me again.” He said that earns my laugh. This is the first time I laughed genuinely at him.
“Am I?” I innocently questioned. He just laughed too and carry me while still embracing me.
“Yes, you are. I’m very much happy now.” I am too.