GO MY WAY!

Tomorrow…

My strength has recovered. My spirit started to burn. Since dawn, I've been preparing materials to present in front of Cloud.

After showering, I put on a red dress and a little flashy make-up. I had to wear this red dress because there were only red, black and white in my closet. My other dress seems to be still playing in the laundry room. After getting ready, I immediately stepped into Cloud's room.

When I arrived at the door of his room, I saw a servant who wanted to deliver tea to Cloud. I immediately asked him if I would take him inside. The waiter refused subtly, but I insisted. He ended up not feeling good to me. I made sure that everything would be fine. There was no punishment for this because I wanted it myself.

After the maid gave it to me, I knocked twice Cloud's door. A voice let in from inside. I immediately entered.

"Ara?!"

Cloud was surprised when he saw me enter. It seems not because of the tea I brought but because of my appearance. My appearance this morning is bolder. The dress I wear does not cover my upper arms and is slightly open at the chest to make my cleavage visible.

Cloud looked at me doubtfully. But it seems I have to be more flexible again. I don't want to hope, and I have to rise from my false hope. I was returning to focus on my main purpose here, ignoring my feelings.

"Good morning, Prince Cloud. Here I brought you some hot tea." I put the tea on his desk.

"I wanted to deliver it to you. So please don't blame the waiter," I continued and then pulled a chair to sit in front of him.

I then handed him the blue file. Cloud looks confused by my attitude now.

"You finished it, Ara?" asked Cloud a little stammered.

"You can check, Prince," I answered immediately.

My attitude of formality makes Cloud feel bad. It was implied on his wrinkled face, indicating he was indecisive.

"Your sketch is decent."

Cloud praised me. But sorry, I will not get carried away with whatever he said this time. I don't want to be hopeful anymore.

"Thank you, Prince. It is my honour to receive your praise."

Cloud suddenly stopped looking at my sketch. He looked at me as if he wanted to say something, and I just stared back at him with a faint smile. My blushing red lips seemed to be able to cover my true feelings.

"Ara…"

Cloud wanted to hold my right hand, but I immediately diverted it. I then explained my opinion and suggestions regarding the work on the blue file. Cloud's face was expressionless, but it was as if I didn't see it. Even though I know right now I'm just positioning myself and guarding my heart against empty dreams.

"Please help, Prince. If there's nothing else you want to ask, I'll excuse myself."

I rose from my seat. He didn't want to stay in his room any longer. Cloud also seemed to want to hold me back, but at the same time, Rain entered the room.

Him again?!

Immediately I bowed slightly, saluted Rain and then left Cloud's room.

I have to hurry! Fast!

Rain seemed to be watching me. I don't know what was on his mind when he saw my appearance today. I do not care. I need to get away from it. And stay professional at work.

An hour later…

Now I'm outside the palace. I looked at the trees outside the palace. Me and Aunt Asri sat chatting while telling stories about their experiences as servants in this palace. I can learn many lessons from his story, and I feel like I want to know more about this kingdom.

"Miss Ara, I'm sorry."

Aunt Asri suddenly said goodbye to me. I don't know why it was so sudden. It was only when I looked back that I realized why.

Why him again?!

I saw Rain walking fast towards me. His gaze was so sharp as if ready to pounce on me.

Should I run? But run to where? This is the palace, right?

The closer he got to me, the faster my heartbeat was. I do not know what to do. Maybe it's better if I give up.

I got up from my seat with my eyes closed, not wanting to see what he would do to me. I was cornered and began to take a step back. And he's getting closer...

"Miss?"

"…"

"What happened to you?"

Hah? What?!

Hearing this question made me open my eyes. It turns out. Rain didn't do anything. He just asked casually, and I heard a small chuckle come out of his mouth instead.

Good grief. What have I done? Very embarrassing.

My face is bright red. I'm embarrassed. I immediately walked away from him. I want to cover my head with a bucket. My mind has been thinking about it, but in fact, everything is fine.

Why am I here? Why am I like this?

I'm annoyed with myself. Over and over again, Rain has annoyed me. And this last time I was very embarrassed.

Actually, what do you want?

"Hey, Miss!"

He called me. My footsteps seemed to obey his call. I stopped walking when I heard footsteps approaching me.

"Don't make me curious, Miss."

He circled me, then looked deeper into my eyes. His dark blue eyes seemed to grip me until I couldn't move.

"What's your name? Can I find out right away?"

Rain turned out to want to ask my name. I can't imagine my attitude earlier that he thought he would do something to me, which turned out to be he just wanted to ask my name.

"Why are you silent? Do you still remember what happened at the hot spring yesterday?" he asked again.

I was shocked to hear that. I tried to take deep breaths to contain the rising emotions. However, Rain seemed to be enjoying playing with this feeling.

I immediately left him. I don't care what he asks me. After a few steps, I looked back to look at him for a moment and found he was smiling to himself.

This isn't very pleasant!

I was so embarrassed by it. I should teach him a lesson so he can respect other people more.

Let's see later! I promise.

A few hours later…

My working hours have ended. Now I can relax while enjoying a cup of green tea on the terrace of my room. A waiter soon came and gave me a fresh red rose. I inhaled the seductive scent of red roses. However, I was surprised to find out who the sender of these red roses was.

Rain?!!

Suddenly I threw the rose on the floor. I thought Cloud sent these roses, but I was wrong. Again Rain. He kind of haunts me.

Why does he have to keep going, anyway?! I grumbled in my heart.

Because I was worried about being caught, I just took the rose he gave me and put it in a flowerpot on the terrace table. I then went into my room to freshen up from the tiredness of today's activities.