If anyone ever asked me who is your most important person? I could not hesitate to say. Mom, dad and Rei. The three people who are my most important and dearest. I easily don't believe anyone in my life. I only trust my family and my only friend. Never thought, my trusted family will be hiding something big like this.
'Please answer me mom, dad!! Who was that person!? How came he knows us!?' . But all I get was their silence face. After coming to my home. I immediately told them about today's incident. That man.
I can't hold anymore. I have to know. But first, I have to calm myself. I took a deep breath. My mother stand at my side and place a hand on my shoulder. 'Dear, calm down. We will explain you everything' . Mom glance at dad.
'Well, you see.....Heyeri. The man you met, he is your partner... more... I will say husband' . What he said...it's hard to believe. My heart pounding very fast. I silently listening. Dad continued.
'It was about twenty years ago. When you were a newborn baby'.
"20 years ago"
Heyeri's dad pov
'I am very sorry Mr. Kay. We don't have any cure now' . The doctor looked at us with apologize. Our daughter. Born with a heart disease. It has worsened day by day. The doctors don't have any solution. They said if it's continued. Our daughter will die eventually.
My wife, Lia is crying every day. 'What will happen to our daughter. I can't see her suffering anymore!' . I don't know what to say. When I know that I will be a father. I....was so happy that I couldn't tell at any words.
But we never thought. This will be coming. Heyeri our daughter suffering every day. Crying. I can't stand anymore. But we are helpless now. We get many doctors, but everyone said the same thing. She will die soon . What should we do....
'There was a legend at a hometown that said to be a powerful king who can cure any diseases. Why don't we try to find him. I think he can help us!'.
I widen my eyes. 'It just a legend. Besides, there are many legends like this . They are not real' . I am now worried about Lia. Looks like she is out of her mind. I don't blame her. As a mother, to see her child suffering every day. Will surely affect her mind
'I am telling truth. My familiar said their wish come true!
We should go and search. It's not bad to at least we try'.
I don't want to believe in this story. But...if it really helps then...
'Alright, let's try'. I said to try but I feel really doubt. If our daughter can be fine. Then it's all matter to me.
The next day
We go to the hometown Lia mentioned. In her arms, our four months daughter Heyeri sleeping peacefully. Before coming, Lia gave Heyeri her pain medicine. So she should be fine.
We are walking in the village's forest. It was surrounded by many oak trees. The trees was so big and dense that the sunlight can't enter in.
Suddenly I feel dizzy. I collapsed on the ground. I can't see anything. My visions are heavy. And I saw, Lia lying on ground. Our daughter too. Before I react, my sense went blank .
After a while I back to my sense. I sit up. Looking around. Everything around us are different. Even the oak trees that were thick with green leaves are now lifeless like a river. I tried to wake up Lia who was still unconscious.
Finally, she waked up. Our daughter is lying on ground. But surprisingly, she didn't faint like us.
'Where are we?' Lia said with confusion. 'I don't know either. Such a place' . I don't know how we came here. But right now, we should get out from this place. I am having bad feelings.
'Look, at that' . I turn my head to the direction Lia pointed at . My eyes get wide. In front at us, there's a massive ancient house. It's a castle. The atmosphere of environment was strange. Lia grabbed Heyeri safely. She was still sleeping.
The door of the castle opens suddenly. Like it was waiting for us.
'I think.....this is the place. The king's castle'. Lia said with wide eyes. At first glance I can tell it's not a good place. I wanted now to get out Lia and my daughter from this. But I feel something strange.
Some kind of power running in veins. I flinched. We should get out from here. Now! But my legs walking at the door automatically. What the?! I can't control them. Same is Lia too. I..Can't speak. Like some kind of energy pulling me to them.
We entered there. A huge hall with mysterious people wearing black clothes on them. Their face was covered with clothes. I looked at my wife. She was trembling. I hold her hand.
'Don't be scared. I am here with you. I will protect our daughter. No matter what will happen'.
She looks at me . 'What are you saying "I", I am her mother. Like you're protecting our daughter. I will protect her as a mother. If my blood has to spread out!'. She holds my hand back. I smiled.
'Well, well what we have here? Humans? It's really unusual to see Humans in my den. Looks like you have strong desire that you want to fulfill'.
My thoughts kicked out at the sound of heavy voice. I shivered. What is happening? I look forward. A man wearing same clothes as others, standing on a hill.
But something in him is different. I immediately sat on the floor. Lia too. He is the person we were looking.
'Yes, my lord we are here with a desire. My daughter, who is sick gravely. there's not any cure to help. We here on your present for some help. Please help our daughter my lord! Please grant our wish!'.
I bowed my head in the ground. Lia did the same.
'Please help this poor thing my lord!'. Lia said with sober voice.
I don't think he will. A powerful being. Helping us humans. It really impossible. But if-if he helps us I will never forget this gratitude.
The man came near us. Now he is in front at us.
'Rise your head'. We are slowly our head. His voice is really heavy. I can't see his face. But his intense glare ripping my heart to pieces.
He places his fingers on our daughter and spoke. 'Such a tiny human. Sleeping peacefully'. Lia glare at him. Anytime she can do something recklessly.
The man chuckles. 'Very well, I shall grant your wish'. I couldn't believe in my eyes. He said yes. Then he places a finger on Heyeri's forehead. A glittering light came from his hand. My eyes get blank for a second.
The light has gone. The man gets back at the hill. I looked at our daughter. Her breath has smooth. And the red marks at her face have banished. Lia burst out tears. Not sorrowful but for happiness. I cried too. Finally, she gets well. There no longer any scared of death. Everything is fine now.
'Thank you very much my lord. Thanks for your mercy'. I said bowed my head. Lia did the same. I can't tell the words how much I am happy now.
'I have granted your wish. But everything is not for free'. I looked at him. Yes, he wants something. Something that I couldn't believe my ears.
"At present time"
-'So... what does he wants in return'. I said with trembling voice. After hearing the story. It's really felt like a fairytale. But it's not.
'He wants in return'. He paused. 'You...'. He said while looking at me.
'He wants you as his wife'. I feel like the ground under my legs has disappeared. What...wife? . Yeah, he saved me. But why he wants me. My head is spinning.
Mom said in a low voice.' I know it's unacceptable. Don't worry we will try to do someth-'. Before she finished, I run to my room and locked up the door. It's like a dream to me. Worse nightmare.
The man I met in the park was the one who saved me from dying. I don't know what to say. To thank him or scared of him. I don't know either.
I sit on the floor. My back touches the door. Downing my head, holding my legs. I didn't feel anything now. Like my emotions in my heart has wiped out.
My parents tried to protect me. I know that. But somehow, I
couldn't take it like this. I don't feel like saved rather then sold.
A king who has limitless abilities want me as his bride. Why? I am just a regular human. What will he accomplish by marring me? I don't understand at all.
Many thoughts in my mind when suddenly I shivered. My eyes get wide. A tall man standing in my balcony. Yes, the man who will take me. Had come.
I quickly stand. There's no word in my mouth. Silently staring at him. Few minutes he just stands there. Staring at me back. Although his face was covered.
He is not a human. A monster who will do anything to get what he wants. He is walking in my direction. I didn't move. Just looking at him with blank eyes.
He held my chin and spoke. 'You already know everything didn't you. It is sudden but now it's time for your moving. To my estate. No. Not mine now. Ours. Little Lily'.
I don't why he is calling me this "little Lily". But now I don't have the energy to arguing.
"At the leaving room"
There's was a bit of silence between us. Mom and dad silently staring at us. After the end of our conversation, I opened my door and went to the leaving room. Where's my parents are worried about me.
Sawing me with the man. They immediately knew who he is. The man leaning against the pillar. I am sitting on coach. Opposite the coach. My parents sat.
The silence breaks by the heavy voice of the man. 'So, as you all know why I am here. I wanted to make it clear that I am not here for harm your daughter rather to make her my queen. I hope you remembered the promise'.
What a straightforward man...
My dad speaks. 'We remember it. But it's not some ordinary promise. We said that our daughter will say what she wants. We are talking about something serious after all'.
'Of course. I don't want to pressure a rock on your shoulder. But I had gave you something. In return, you have to give me something too. Life is not for free...'. Now his voice scaring me.
Yeah, I need to decide. It's about my life my family's future. I know my mom and dad wanted me to live a normal life like others. But what will come in future...you didn't know. There are now two solutions.
One. Accept it.
Two. Face it.
In this situation I will...
'I think Heyeri don't want thi-'.
'I accept'. I interfered my dad line. Their eyes got wide. I stand up.
'It will coward for me not to fulfill the promise. I will be your wife'. Yes, I choose one. It is the right choice for this situation. I think so.
'Are you serious Heyeri?'. My mom said with worried look. ' You can deny it'.
I shook my head. 'It is my duty mom. Do not worry. You know me well'. Dad silently stares at me. They know if I say something to do, I will do. No matter what it caused me.
'Well then, it has decided. I hope we will be getting alone well. Little Lily'.
'I hope so'. I reply at his words. We just glared are each other. Silently challenging that who will dominate.
Yeah. My life has changed. Completely. From normal to a queen. The change I never expected to come.