Chapter 17: Gonna Enjoy my life now

"Princess Leanille, I am grateful that you hit your head---- ouch!"

I hit her on the head.

"You're so silly! You're actually happy about it?"

She laughed while rubbing her head.

" that's not what I meant. I meant that you've become kinder and less dramatic. You're no longer chasing after Prince Zion like you used to," she said.

I took a bite of my burger. Mina handed me a tissue, and I wiped my mouth.

"Oh, is that so? I hit you because you were teasing me. But honestly, your head is really hard," I said, making a peace sign.

"Princess! Of course, it's hard," she said proudly, so I took a bite of her burger.

"Eat up, you're getting too skinny. By tomorrow, you might be just skin and bones," I said.

She laughed and nodded. Suddenly Prince Zion and I locked eyes. Why is he staring?

I took another bite of my burger, raised an eyebrow at him and I mouthed "What's your problem?"

He just shook his head and looked away.I finished my food and started drinking water.

"Uhmm, do I have many enemies at school, Mina?" I asked.

I noticed they were listening to us. Maybe they like me because, well, I'm pretty.

"Uh, yes, there are many, so please be careful," Mina said.

"When will I start going to school?"

"Uhmm, I'm not sure, but maybe in a week," Mina said.

"Mina, are you sure I like him?" I pointed to Prince Zion, who was eating and looked at me with furrowed brows.

Mina turned around and was surprised.

"Ahh! The princes are behind us!" she exclaimed.

"They've been there for a while, didn't you notice?"

"Uh, no, but yes, he's the one you like," Mina said quietly.

I fiddled with my phone.

"Of all the people to like, why him... tsk," I said.

I saw Prince Zion's friends laughing, confirming they were listening.

"Princess, don't say that, Prince Zion is just behind us," Mina whispered.

I ignored her. I fixed my hair and bit my lip to make it redder. Facing Mina, I had my phone on video.

"Why are you looking? Do you want some?"

I handed Mina a french fry, and as she was about to take it, I pulled it away.

" as if..."

And then I started doing a TikTok.

Hahaha, Mina's face is hilarious.

"Hahaha, look at your face, Mina," I said.

I finished the video and started editing it.

She was embarrassed.

Hahaha.

"My stomach hurts from laughing," I said, clutching my stomach, which got everyone's attention, so I covered my mouth to stifle my laughter.

I drank some water.

"Princess, you were just doing a TikTok," Mina said quietly.

Imagine being told something irritating, only to find out it was just for a TikTok, and then you said your stomach hurt.

She got all panicky, hahaha.

About the ladle, her eyes went wide, hahaha. Epic.

Thanks, sir

"Hahaha, sorry Mina, hahaha. You really made me laugh! I salute you for that," I said, wiping my tears of joy.

I noticed Prince Zion was looking at me, but who cares? I'm pretty and I'm laughing. Mina, on the other hand, was looking down, blushing.

"Hey! Sorry, you made me happy today," I said because Mina wasn't speaking.

But she still wouldn't respond.

"Okay, I'll kneel--"

"Waaah! Please don't, Princess!" she suddenly said.

So I laughed again, sat back on the bench, and rested my chin on my hand. I laughed softly.

"You're laughing at me again, Princess," Mina said.

"No, I'm just happy. I feel like I haven't laughed like this in a long time. It feels good," I said, looking outside with my arms crossed and leaning on the bench.

I was surprised when it suddenly got quiet. I looked at Mina, who was crying.

" Princess..."

"Hey, haha, why are you crying? I'm not fighting with you," I said, wiping her tears.

"Huk! it's not that, Princess... I'm just happy because I made you laugh , your laugh is usually fake... I realized your laugh is real now..." she cried.

"Huh? Haven't I laughed before?" I asked.

"Not once have we seen you genuinely happy. We often hear you crying at night until you met Prince Zion, and we noticed you seemed a bit happier, but as time passed, you grew sadder, and your smiles and laughter became fake," she said softly.

So that's how her life was. I leaned back and sighed, looking out the window. Iguess I understand her feelings. I've always felt alone because I was alone in life. I cried every night because I was alone. I was very lonely, thinking about how cruel fate was to me.

"Princess, are you okay?"

When I had problems, no one helped me, especially when I fainted due to depression. I found out I had depression disorder. Ididn't even have anyone with me during check-ups...

"Princess? Princess?"

I felt even sadder when I saw people happily playing, joking around, and eating together. I will really enjoy my life here, especially since I'm still young. I'm 17, so...

Go Airylle, I mean, Go Leanille Falthea!

"PRINCESS!!!"

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I was startled when Mina suddenly shouted, drawing everyone's attention to us. I covered her mouth and made her sit down.

"Shh, don't be so loud, Mina," I said.

"Princess, are you okay? You've been staring outside for a while. Are you remembering something?"

It's the first time I felt someone was worried about me. Ismiled weakly. I couldn't help but feel sad. Before Mina could notice I was sad, I looked away. I looked away again when I saw Prince Zion frowning at me.

I sighed again. Move on. I didn't know, but I suddenly felt down.

"Let's go, Mina. I want to go home," I said weakly.

I didn't know why I suddenly felt weak. I stood up but held my head when it hurt.

"Princess, are you okay?" Mina asked.

"Ahh, y-yes," I stammered, even though I wasn't, and started walking.

As we got near the door, my vision blurred. I knew I was going to faint. I collapsed, but someone caught me.

W-who is this?