King of Midnight Shift

‘This is shit! We've been looking for him for almost a week now!' I exclaimed while looking for a seat in a diner.

Laurence nodded, ‘I knew it. We should have planned first' he added.

'Would you two quit it out? We're already here so don't cry over spilled milk,' Prince uttered.

'You sound like you're doing okay now Prince?' I asked as I finally saw a seat for us. ‘Let’s sit over there,’ I pointed out and we sat over near the counter.

'Well... I don't know? I don't know...' Prince answered.

'Yeah you don't know...’ I sat down, ‘hey, you don't know what?'

Laurence chuckled as he sat beside me.

'What?' I asked him.

Laurence looked at me, 'He said he doesn't know, so how will he know if he doesn't know?' and continued chuckling.

I sighed.

Prince tapped my shoulders, 'It's just that I feel like there's something gonna happen before this day ends.’

'Great, wonder what that means,’ I fish faced.

Laurence put on his arms around my shoulder, 'Everything will be fine sweetheart'.

'Fucking in law! Where the hell is he?' I exclaimed.

Prince and Laurence chuckled.

'He's much in rush than I am?' Prince uttered.

Laurence nodded.

Then a waitress approached us, 'Can I get something for you boys?'

'We'll have three of this, two of this and three can of soda please'.

'Hungry much?' I asked.

'We need energy', Prince answered.

‘And we’ve been searching for someone for a week now so we need to eat a lot,’ I added. ‘Geez, what’s the fuss all about? They’re like buzzing bees,’ I peeped around.

'Excuse me, what are the people talking about?' Prince asked the waitress as our orders came.

'Well tonight is the King of Midnight Shift. It's one of the biggest event this year', she answered.

'King of Midnight Shift?'

She nodded, 'Hmm... you guys newbie here?'

Prince nodded.

'That's why I can't recognize you', she chuckled, ' Well... Midnight Shift is the most famous gay club in this part of Sydney. It's where the hottest and most gorgeous guys hang around'.

'Hmm... sorry, did you say gay club?'

'Yes honey, if you're a homophobe then you should get lost in this part of Sydney, Australia', she chuckled.

'Ugh... no, we're all homosexuals here,' I spoke, 'Matter of fact, he is my lover.'

Laurence smiled a bit.

'Oh, cute couple,’ she smiled. ‘Don't you have one?' she asked Prince.

'I did.'

'Did?'

Prince twitched an eye, 'It's a long story.'

'Oh... okay then, anyway maybe you guys should visit the club later. It opens at 7 in the evening. It's just a few blocks away from here'.

'Okay', Prince agreed as the waitress left.

'Are we actually gonna go to that gay club?' I asked.

'Why not? We've been looking and searching for Ryuuka non-stop lately. I think we deserve a little break?'

Laurence nodded, ‘I agree. It sounds interesting as well'.

'Right... we're all going to a gay club. Fantastic.'

'Would you drop the sarcasm Shin?' Prince told me as he grinned.

'Sorry... maybe I'm just tired. Well, anyway, let's do this'.

'Do what?' Laurence asked me.

'King of Midnight Shift', I answered.

The night came and we head off to Midnight Shift as planned.

'Wow, full of hottest guys and gorgeous men as the waitress said,' I uttered.

'Should I be jealous?' Laurence told me as he smirked.

I kissed him in his lips, 'What do you think? You’re the only and most gorgeous for me.'

Laurence smiled.

'All right, you two will not make me feel miserable, am I right?' Prince asked us.

We both look each other and chuckled.

'Great', Prince sighed.

We explored the club further and enjoyed ourselves.

'Did you hear that?' Laurence asked.

'Hear what?' Prince asked.

I sipped on my Tequila.

'They said that they hope that the new hunky Japanese guy would join the contest later'.

'You mean the King of the Midnight Shift?' I asked.

Laurence nodded, 'That means...'

'We're not the only newbie here!' I exclaimed.

'No sweetheart...' Laurence told me.

'It's... Ryuuka' Prince spoke.

'What? In law's here?'

'Let us not jump into many conclusions, but there's a chance that he might be that hunky Japanese guy'.

Prince smiled, 'I hope he is that'.

'Then why not we find it out?' I asked.

'Huh?' they both asked me.

I winked, 'Follow me' and went to a guy near us. I talked to him, 'Excuse me sir, can I ask you a question?'

The guy looked at me, 'Hey sugar.'

'Ugh... no, I’m coffee. Pff.’

‘Huh?’

Prince and Laurence snickered behind my back, ‘Anyway, I'm just wonderin’, do you happen to know a newbie hunky Japanese guy hanging around here at this club lately?'

He nodded, 'Yeah, he's a bit famous here. I heard he moved in about a month ago'.

'Oooh...', I looked at them.

'What is he called sir?' Prince continued the asking stuff.

'Well... he's called as twenty-seven if I am not mistaken', the guy uttered as he drank his beer.

'Bingo', I whispered.

'Thank you very much for the information sir', Prince told the guy.

The guy smiled, 'Welcome. You interested in him?'

'Kinda...'

'Well this might help you, they say that if you wanna get laid by him... you should ask him to dance with you, make the first move'.

'Wait... get laid?' I asked.

The guy nodded, 'Yeah get laid... the guy fucks everything that moves'.

'Fuck?' Prince wondered.

'Hey what are you aliens?' he laughed, 'Who wouldn't fuck that guy? He's a total dreamy'.

'Right...' Laurence intervene, 'Well... we should be going now', and pulled us back to our place a while ago.

'So... it is in law but a little bit different?' I wondered.

'He fucks everything that moves huh?' Prince mumbled. ‘Interesting,’ he smirked.

'Well...let's find out', Laurence added.

After an hour, still no sign of in law... I mean Ryuuka, damn I'm really used to calling him in law. Well anyway, as we decided to take off, we heard some interesting thoughts. It was already pass 10 in the evening.

'He's here', Laurence told us.

Prince and I both looked at the entrance and there he was standing. He was wearing white pants, I wasn't sure about the shoes but on the top, Ryuuka was wearing a white and gray stripped vest that is unbuttoned exposing his bare chest.

'Is it because it is dark in here... or Ryuuka really has red highlights on his hair now?' I asked.

'Yup he does have highlights', Laurence spoke.

'All right then, let's confront him now!' I exclaimed and stood up.

'No... no', Prince pulled me back.

'Huh? We've been waiting for this time to come. So why hesitate?'

'Let's not rush. If we blow this, we'll gonna loose him and who knows when we'll gonna see him again. So, let's stay put and observe first', Prince explained.

'I agree', Laurence added, 'We should know everything first... where he's staying, where he hang out so that if we fail this one, we still at least have some aces in our hands'.

'Ah! Okay! You two are wise', I sighed, 'Now I feel stupid'.

Prince smiled as he sipped on his drink.

'It's all right sweetheart, you're cute when you're being stupid', Laurence winked at me.

'Right...', I sipped on my drink.

We just stared at Ryuuka all night long. He was dancing in the dance floor, flirting and drinking with different men minute by minute.

'Holy crap, what a guy... gay Ryuuka turned into?', I mumbled.

'Sure is different', Prince added.

'You okay?' Laurence asked Prince.

Prince nodded, 'Patience is a virtue', and smiled.

I smiled too.

'Oh shit, he's approaching this way. Turned around', Laurence warned us. We turned around and listen to Ryuuka.

'Hey Blake, you look hot tonight', Ryuuka told the bartender.

'Thanks twenty-seven, here's your usual', the bartender said as he handed Ryuuka's drink.

'Drinks on the house?'

'Sure', the bartender winked at him.

'You really do look hot tonight Blake, I'd fuck you...', Ryuuka said as he kissed the bartender's left cheek, 'See yah...', and went to the dance floor again.

'What the heck was that?', I exclaimed.

'So he does fuck everything that moves', Laurence added.

Prince sighed.

'Prince?' I tapped Prince’s shoulder.

'Oh who cares, as long as I would get the chance to talk to him...', Prince uttered.

Then the night went on as it ended and morning came. We stayed in the club as long as Ryuuka stayed too. When he went off, we did too. We followed him and we found ourselves in a building where we believe Ryuuka is staying.

'So now that we know almost everything... can we go home now?' I yawned.

'Yeah, we can...' Prince assured me.

'I'll drive', Laurence offered.. We went home, I mean to the hotel where we're checked in, sleep and rest. Tomorrow would probably be a big day, not just for the three of us but for Ryuuka too. I wonder what will his reaction will be. Or rather, I'm wondering what will happen tomorrow.

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Let's Get it On

“Huh? Why is that?” I asked.

Prince looked at Laurence, “Will you?” and he left the two of us in the living room.

“Hey, Prince! What’s the matter?” I tried to follow him but Laurence pulled me into his arms.

“Sweetheart...” Laurence whispered like he was already kissing my ear, “are you really that old now?” and he chuckled. “Have you already forgotten?”

“About...what?”

“She doesn’t want Prince to be with XVII anymore,” he finally spoke.

“You two,” Prince peeped at us from the second storey, “move your asses. We don’t want mom to stop us from leaving this country,” he smirked and continued packing his luggage inside his room.

“Ooh,” I fish faced. “Then why don’t we ask the maid or the security about her?”

Laurence sighed, “C’mon, sweetheart...like what Prince said, we need to keep moving.” He was already gently pushing me towards the staircase, “You still need to pack your luggage.”

“But we really need to assure—“ then Laurence suddenly carried me like a sandbag.

With the help of my sweetheart, I prepared my luggage effortlessly and so we waited for Prince in the living room.

“What are you thinking?” Laurence asked me.

I looked at him and smiled, “Shopping,” and kissed his hand.

“What the heck,” he pinched my nose, “we’re going to look for XXVII and not for that one.”

“I was just kidding,” I grinned and held his hand tightly.

“Hi there, lovebirds!” aunt greeted us excitedly, kissing us on our cheeks.

“Hey, aunt! What’s up?” I grinned at her and then I regained my consciousness, “Uh-oh...” I looked at Laurence who was shaking his head as a sign of disappointment.

“What’s with that look? Are you two ok?” the she noticed my luggage. “Are you going somewhere, Shin?”

“Ah...I’m going to stay at his place for a week,” I grinned and hid myself under Laurence’s arm.

“You don’t look that you’re approved of what he said, VII,” aunt chuckled.

“We’re leaving now, Shin...VII,” Prince told us as he went downstairs.

“Prince?”

“Ugh, shit!” Prince exclaimed.

“And what’s with that shit, huh?” aunt asked him. “Come over here and sit down.”

Prince sighed.

“Sorry...” I murmured.

“It’s ok...” he pouted his lips and sat beside me. “Now what...”

Aunt raised an eye brow, “Where are you going, Prince?”

Prince rolled his eyes and then he looked at Laurence, “I’m...I’m going to...”

“Don’t tell me that you’re going to stay at his place too?” and she folded her arms.

“Please don’t make me as an alibi...” Laurence murmured.

“Could you repeat that, VII?” aunt told VII.

“You’re kinda deaf, huh?” I teased trying to change the topic, somehow.

“Shin?” aunt glared at me.

“Sorry,” I sighed.

“Where are you going, Prince?” aunt repeated.

“You don’t need to know more about it any further,” Prince crossed his legs as he folded his arms, “it’s none of your business.”

“I know you enough, Prince...you don’t need to hide it from me.”

“If you really know me enough then there’s no use for you to ask me,” Prince smirked.

Aunt closed her eyes, “You’re going to look for Ryuuka, aren’t you?”

I faked a cough, “It’s a son and mother stuff...let’s wait somewhere else,” I told Laurence.

Laurence nodded, “Please excuse us,” and we went to the kitchen area. “Why do we need to stay here, sweetheart? You know, we could just stay inside your room,” he smiled at me sweetly.

I pinched his cheek, “Of course we can,” and laid a short kiss on his lips, “but Prince needs our help.”

“What do you mean by that?” he leaned himself on the kitchen counter.

I took something inside my wallet and showed it to Laurence, “Sleeping powder,” I grinned.

Laurence smirked, “You’re going to use it for Mrs. Caelum?”

“You bet,” I chuckled and filled the 2 glasses with water. I gave him the other glass, “The one that you’re holding would be for Prince while this one,” I put the sleeping powder into the water, “this one’s for aunt. Hope this works.”

“It will,” Laurence messed my hair, “but not for me.”

“I won’t use this to you,” I smiled, “you’re an insomniac so there’s no use.”

“Right,” he smiled too.

“It’s alright, I really don’t need to use this for you, sweetheart. We could do it 24/7,” and I laughed.

“Silly,” he pinched my ear, “let’s bring this to them...”

I nodded and we went back to the living room, “Chill out, aunt,” I smiled and gave aunt the drink with the sleeping powder.

“Thank you, Shin...”

“This one’s for you, Prince,” Laurence gave Prince’s his.

Prince smile a bit.

Aunt sighed, “You’re becoming a stubborn kid, Prince,” and she drank the water.

I snickered. “She’ll be asleep in a jiffy,” I whispered to Prince.

“Great,” Prince complimented me.

Aunt yawned, “Why do I fell sleepy? It’s too early to be asleep...”

“It’s alright, mom. It’s already 9 in the evening,” Prince smiled. “I bet you’re tired so sleep now.”

“No...” and she already fell asleep.

I laughed.

“Good job, sweetheart,” Laurence smiled.

“No worries,” I answered.

“Anyway, let’s not waste our precious time anymore...” Prince took his luggage and went outside the mansion. “Let’s go now coz VII still needs to pack his luggage.”

“Yosh!” I excitedly told him and we went to The Number’s residence. Prince just waited inside the car as I helped Laurence with his luggage. At last, we drove off to the airport and departed at around 2 in the morning. We arrived in Australia at 9 in the morning and checked in the Menzies Sydney Hotel which was located in the city center. We rested for a day and then we started to plan for our search for Ryuuka.

“So where should we start?” I asked while looking at the map.

“Hm...” Prince thought.

“This is kinda weird ya know...” I pouted my lips.

Laurence chuckled, “The map is inverted, sweetheart.”

“Oh, my bad...” and I chuckled too. “Wew, this is a lot...”

“Yeah,” Prince took a pen that was tucked between his head and earlobe. “Let’s start searching for my life...I mean, ex my life here...in the Darling Harbour. You know, thay have lots of finest attractions and entertainment facilities. Ryuuka is already an attraction and entertaining as well,” and he smiled.

“And then?” Laurence asked.

“The Bondi Beach?” Prince chuckled. “Who knows, maybe he’s there.”

I shrugged my shoulders, “We could at least give it a try ya know...”

“Then, we’ll search in the Central Business District...” Prince added. “Lastly, we’ll look for him in the Inner City Suburbs.”

“Let’s get it on,” I grinned.

And we started to look for him. We walked, rode a cab, rode a bike, walked again, rode a cab again, rode bike again... in short, we didn't had much luck.

"This is frustrating!', I exclaimed.

"It is?", Laurence smiled.

"Stop being cute sweetheart coz you're already cute", I smiled too.

"Oh I am not trying to be cute at all, I'm just being myself", he winked.

"Ugh...", I blushed, "Sweetheart?"

"Right! Enough of that!", Prince told us as he pulled me away.

"Hey watch it!", I told him.

He let me go and faced us, "You two quit being sweet in front of me... I know I sound bitter coz I am damn bitter so do me a favor and stop adding bitterness in my life? Okay?", Prince grinned.

I nodded.

Prince turned his back and started to walk.

"He's pissed", I whispered.

"What?", Laurence asked me.

"I said he's pissed..."

Laurence nodded, "Oh?"

I nodded too and smiled, "But don't worry, Prince doesn't bite. He just bark...", I chuckled.

Laurence chuckled too.

"I can hear you", Prince spoke.

"Right... why not we try in this street?", I asked as I pointed my finger in a certain place in the map.

"Oxford Street?", Prince asked.

"It's just a random pick", I answered.

"It says here that gay community is flourishing here so it has a high possibility that our Leader is there", Laurence told us.

"Why is that?", Prince asked again.

"Because he's gay?", Laurence answered.

Prince chuckled and I did too.

"It's worth a shot", Laurence added.

And we agreed to go and look for Ryuuka in Oxford Street in Sydney, Australia.

Here We Come

‘Let's go out tonight Prince!', I asked.

'No thanks', he murmured.

I sighed, 'You've been depressed for practically the whole sembreak now...', I told Prince, 'It's been months now you know'.

He looked at me, 'I don't mind if you go and spend your time with VII. I am fine by myself'.

I didn't speak.

'I'm a boring person now, so I will understand if you don't wanna hang around with me'

'Did I say that?', I sat next to him, 'I just want you to cheer up!'

He put on his hands in his face covering up his eyes, 'I can't help it. I can't stop thinking about him', and sighed.

I sighed too while I rolled my eyes.

'Last night I dreamt about him again... it's like he learned how to levitate and we were fucking mid air', and rest his back on the couch.

'Wonder what that means', I uttered.

'I'm becoming a lunatic now'

'It's only natural if these things take time... just get over him Prince, move on'.

'Like I haven't heard that for a million times now?', he sighed again.

'Tell yourself, Ryuuka is history'.

'I can never say that', he argued.

Then after a little a while, someone knocked at my door. I opened it and it was Laurence.

'Hello there', he greeted me.

'Hi!', I greeted him back and kissed his cheek.

Laurence looked at Prince, 'Hey'

Prince looked at Laurence, 'Hey VII'

'I see your back', Laurence went inside my room.

Prince nodded, 'Here...', and handed some pretzels to Laurence.

Laurence accepted it, 'From your grandma?', he looked at me.

'Yeah, our grandma', I chuckled.

I nodded, 'Of course', then we heard Prince sighed, 'Prince?'

'Ugh... I'll go to my room, I'll sleep now'.

'You don't deceive me', Laurence uttered as he smirked on Prince.

'Pardon?', Prince asked.

'You're not sleepy... you just don't want to see love birds?'

Prince sighed, 'What are you... detective?'

I smiled, 'He's still depress', and told Laurence.

'Obviously'

'Whatever you two...-'

'I know who knows where Leader is', Laurence told Prince.

Prince looked at him.

'Master knows everything'.

'That's right! We should ask their master Prince!', I exclaimed.

'Are you sure about this?', Prince asked Laurence.

Laurence nodded, 'If you really want to know where XXVII is. We should take our chances even if it is not practical'

'But your master doesn't really talk to anyone than The Numbers so how can we make your master talk to me?'

'Leave everything to me'

I tapped Prince's shoulder, 'It will be fine Prince'

Prince nodded.

We arrived in in law's house, I mean Ryuuka's house. Laurence told us that we should wait for his call before entering the house. He would check first if their master is inside.

Almost after ten minutes, Laurence called us and we enter the house. As soon as we opened the door, we saw their master sitting comfortably in the couch and polishing some black and silver revolver.

'Is there anything I can do for you young Caelum?', their master greeted Prince.

Prince smiled a bit, 'Good afternoon ma-...'

Their master didn't let him finished, 'Don't call me master', and looked at Prince, 'You ain't a Number'

Prince nodded, 'Okay, so...'

'What is it you want?'

'I'm thinking and hoping that you could tell me where your son is?', Prince's voice had uncertainty embedded in it.

Their master looked at Laurence, 'VII, didn't I tell you that my son doesn't want anyone to know where he is right now?'

'Yes master but you see...', Laurence looked Prince, 'He needs to talk to Leader'.

'You belong to that anyone he is referring to', their master told Prince.

'But I am his lover', Prince argued.

'Former lover', there is much emphasis on the first word, 'You're just one of his exes now. You're past, finished... over, what can't you understand about those words?'

'But...', Prince didn't finished.

Laurence called their master's attention, 'Master, Prince here needs Leader back, he wants him back. His life revolves around him'

Their master's eyes flickered, 'But my son doesn't need him nor want him anymore'.

'I'm pleading you, I love your son so much'.

'But he doesn't love you anymore. Didn't he tell you to fuck off?'

Prince looked down.

I talked, 'Would you just tell us where Ryuuka is? You don't know anything about their love, so would you stop being an arrogant intervention and give us some details!'

Their master smirked at me then looked at Laurence, 'VII...', it's a calm voice, 'Is this your lover?'

Laurence nodded.

'I see, well would you tell your annoying lover to shut his fucking mouth? You know what I am capable of', then their master's sight shifted on me.

'Yes master, I apologize', Laurence told him as he looked at me.

I sighed.

Prince spoke, 'I love him dearly; I know that you don't really like me that much-...'

'I totally don't like you... I never once did like you for ruining my son!'

Prince was speechless.

'I just played along for my son. But now that he wants you out of his life, there's no reason for me to downplay that I like you to be my son-in-law', their master uttered and continued polishing the silver revolver, 'I hate you', and whispered.

'I understand. But you see, I love him dearly... and I cannot live-...'

'Without him? Then go right ahead and die', their master looked at Prince mockingly, 'It's as if my son would care if you die... nor will I'.

'Master...', Laurence uttered.

'Fuck off VII', their master told him as he shifted his sight to Prince, 'If you are really in love with my son you would forget about him right now. You would go on living without him beside you because that's what he wants. He is living a new life now'

Prince was speechless.

'Can't you see... my son is finally moving forward?', their master's voice is mad.

Prince shrugged his head.

'If you really love him like what you said, you will forget about him and let him do the things he wants to do. He is re-living his life. He's having the time of his life.'

'But...'

'Understand this young Caelum, my son is not for you and you are not for him. He doesn't need anyone but himself.'

Prince gulped as he closed his eyes, 'I see, I now understand...'

'Prince?', I uttered.

'I won't intervene with what he wants. I will let him do what he wants', Prince opened his eyes and looked at their master.

Their master nodded.

'But please, just for the last time I just want to talk to him. Just a talk, it won't mean anything but a talk. Wherever he is, I just want to talk to him. Then after, I'll forget about him... like what he wants me to do and move on. I promise'.

Their master looked at Prince.

'It would be my farewell. It would be a way for me to let him go'.

There was a long moment of silence.

Then finally, 'Perseverance will take you somewhere somehow', their master sighed, 'Okay, I will tell you where he is but in one condition'.

Prince nodded.

'You have to answer my question correctly. If you're wrong, disappear.'

'I agree', Prince told him without a shadow of doubt.

'You're pretty confident'

'I'll give it a shot'.

Their master smirked, 'Right, so here's the riddle. It is a debt that no one can escape, what is the debt?'

Prince thought for a while.

'It is the only thing that is built to last forever', their master added.

'Love?', I murmured.

Prince looked at me.

'It is not love', their master spoke, 'If it is then you shouldn't be here answering my riddle. You should be with my son making love', and smirked.

What a stupid, arrogant and selfish human being. I thought to myself, would you just get lost. I tsked.

'You get lost kid', their master uttered.

What the.. he's a mind reader? I again told myself.

'No', their master spoke again as smiled.

'What the fuck...', I whispered.

'That's quite enough Shin', Laurence told me. I didn't realize that he was already standing beside me.

'Ugh... sorry Laurence'.

'Please don't try to piss my master', Laurence told me as he shifted his eyes towards Prince.

Prince was still thinking.

'Young Caelum?'

Prince breathed in, 'Death?', he uttered.

Their master rested his back on the couch, 'Explain your answer', and stared at him.

'I remembered that your son once told me when we were still just friends that death is the only thing that is built to last in eternity. He said that, once you die, you will always be dead and no one can escape death. Death is eternity'.

Their master smirked, 'Correct'.

Prince smiled, 'Really?'

'Australia'.

'Australia? Where in Australia?', Prince asked.

'Well... who knows?', their master laughed sarcastically.

'Are you out of your mind? Australia is so big, how the hell will we find him there?', I exclaimed.

'Shin...', Laurence warned me.

I shut my mouth.

'I told you that I will tell you where he is, but I didn't say that I will tell you his exact location', their master told Prince as he stood up and left us.

'Great! Thanks a lot asshole!', I yelled.

'Please', Laurence told me.

'What?'

'Our master could kill you anytime so please stop doing this Shin', Laurence's voice sounded worried.

I smiled, 'You're going to protect me, right?', I asked.

Laurence sighed, 'I'm no match compared to our master'.

And before I can say a word, Prince pulled us.

'Where are we going?', Laurence asked.

'To the airport', Prince answered him.

'Huh?', I exclaim, 'Why?'

'We're going to Australia right now'.

'Right now?', I again exclaimed.

'Right now'.

'Wait... wait, we should plan first', Laurence suggested.

'Yeah Prince, Laurence right! We shouldn't rush!'

'We'll plan in the plane'.

And there we fly off to Australia without any further notice.

Whether you like it or not

This happened before we parted our ways and I won’t include all the stuff that my mom and I talked about.

Someone knocked on the door, ‘Son?’ and it was my mom.

I didn’t respond and she already came inside my room.

‘How are you now?’ she sat on my bed, fondling my hair like a baby, ‘I prepared your favorite meal for dinner.’

Still, I didn’t respond.

‘Aren’t you going to eat?’

‘Just leave me alone, mom,’ I mumbled.

My mom sighed, ‘But son, you are so thin now...and you look so pale—‘

‘Don’t worry about me, I’ll be fine,’ I took a deep breath, ‘I just need My Life.’

‘My Life?’ the tone of her voice became stern, ‘After all the things he has said to you, you still call him My Life, huh? Prince?’

‘I understand why he has said that...’ I answered.

‘You are being too hard on yourself, Prince and I cannot afford to see my only son suffering from his maltreatment!’

‘He’s not maltreating me,’ I looked at her, ‘Stop this now, mom. This is our problem and not yours so just leave us alone,’ I exclaimed. ‘I don’t need any of your pointless opinions so back off!’

‘How dare you to say that to me,’ she stressed out, ‘this is the first time that you raised your voice to your mother!’

‘You provoked me!’ I countered having hard time breathing.

My mom stood up, ‘And I am the one who provoked you?’ she folded her arms, ‘This is his fault, all of this.’

‘You don’t know anything so don’t accuse of him that everything of this is his fault,’ I tried to calm down, ‘I have mistakes too.’

‘There you go again, trying to protect your lover,’ she murmured. ‘Your perfect lover, oh...not so perfect anymore.’

‘Don’t you judge him like that; you don’t know him like the way I do,’ I uttered.

‘Really?’ she smirked, ‘If you really know him...if you really know him, Prince...it won’t go like this.’

‘Fine, he has imperfections too, mom. All of us have imperfections so it is not right to judge him,’ I sighed. ‘Why the hell do I need to repeat it again...’

‘Prince...’

I wasn’t looking at her.

‘Prince,’ she caressed my face, ‘I guess this is the time to break up with him.’

My eyes widened, ‘What the hell are you saying?!’

‘Break up with Ryuuka, Prince. That is the only way to end all of your sufferings.’

‘I already told you that you don’t know anything so keep your mouth shut!’

‘Oh my goodness, Prince...’ she took a deep breath, ‘are you still going to hold on with your feelings for him, huh?’

‘Yes, so stop now,’ I told her. ‘If you’re done, would you please get out of my room now? I’m already tired of hearing such words.’

‘I hate Ryuuka! Because of him that’s why you’re acting like this!’ tears fell from her eyes, ‘from now on, I won’t be treating him like my own son! He’s not going to be your fiancé anymore and even he wants you back, I won’t accept him anymore!’ she turned his back away from me.

‘Just one thing, mom...’

She faced me.

‘I won’t give up on him,’ I stated, ‘whether you like it or not. You are not me so you’re not the one who will decide for me. I am big enough to handle myself so just mind your own business.’

She already left my room and after she left, that was the time that I burst into tears.

Why the hell would she say that? Tsk. I admit that I was really scared of the fact that he’s going to leave me. And yeah, he already did and it was very painful, very hard to deal with my environment. It is very hard for me to accept everything that had happened but that doesn’t mean that I’m already giving up. That I already gave him up. I am still hoping that everything between us would be okay again, just like before. Actually, up to this point...I am still wearing our engagement ring. I know it’s kinda funny but who do you think you are to mind my own problems. I face my own problems and I already made up my mind. Thanks to a two week vacation in Denmark, it helped me to rejuvenate. And now, I’m going to look for Ryuuka and make him fall for me all over again, or rather get him back. I assure that he won’t resist me.