The Cruel Prince
Author by Natalie Ernison
Everything that happened was like a momentary gust of wind. Suffering, pain, and disappointment because of love, all have passed. As if everything is just a mere wind or will a point of happiness that will come soon...
Nathasya finally completely released from Zakra's grip. A sacrifice that Nathasya may never be able to forget, moreover Zakra's heart has been fused within her. When she found out about this, Nathasya was so sad, and she regretted why it had to be Zakra who saved her life, the very evil man in her life.
Now Nathasya is back working as a designer as well as an editor in a large company.
“Ah!” Nathasya widened her eyes when she saw the figure who tapped her shoulder and also greeted her from behind.
“You look very beautiful ..” said the man.
“Abed!” Nathasya whispered, and spontaneously hugged the body of the man in front of her, who was Abed.
“Hey hey.. we're in front of the office.. hm...” Abed grabbed Nathasya's hands, and wiped Nathasya's tears.
“Where have you been?” said Nathasya with her deepest longing sobs.
“It's a long story, let's go inside. Later in the afternoon I will pick you up ..” Abed said while rubbing Nathasya's head.
Nathasya rushed to the women's restroom, she rearranged her makeup.
After that, Nathasya started her first day of work. After all, it felt like a very long time, after what he had been through all this time.
“Miss Nathasya Breeliey ..” said a man who came to Nathasya.
“Yes sir?” Nathasya immediately got up from her work chair.
“From now on, Ms. Nathasya will be the editor of the newspaper news circulation section and others..—” A man who is her office hrd gave Nathasya a new assignment.
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Hahhh… “Is it late?” hurriedly packed up his things, then headed to the main lobby.
Tit tit tit…
The sound of the horn of a shiny black luxury car stopped right in front of Nathasya, it was Abed who came to pick Nathasya away with him.
“My lady… come on!” said Abed while lowering his car window. Nathasya immediately entered and sat beside the driver's seat.
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“How is your job ..” said Abed, handing him a glass of ice coffee.
“I really enjoy, and I really like my new job,” replied Nathasya with a cheerful smile.
“Drink it slowly...” Abed wiped the cream left on the edge of Nathasya's lips, then licked the cream stuck to her finger.
“Abed...” Nathasya frowned when she saw Abed's behavior towards her.
“Why, honey, not if I wipe with a tissue...” Abed said with a chuckle.
“We're in front of my apartment building.” Nathasya was surprised when Abed found out where she lived.
“Now take a shower and replace this with the things I gave you.” Abed handed her a bag, of course containing the clothes Nathasya would wear tonight.
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Nathasya rushed to the main lobby, right where Abed was waiting for her.
Jeans ripped at the knees, a white casual t-shirt with a leather jacket. Long hair in the booth, with a little simple make-up.
Abed was standing next to a flower pot in the main lobby, wearing casual clothes too. Black jeans, white shirt wrapped in his black coat.
Abed smiled sincerely when he saw Nathasya who looked very happy coming to him.
“You're so beautiful..” said Abed, grabbing Nathasya's hand towards the parking lot.
“Shall we ride a motorbike?” Nathasya was surprised when she saw Abed's motorbike, the exact same motorbike they had when they were in the supernatural at that time.
“Yes, this motor is very impressive for me ..”
… …. ….
“xxx cafe”
“Sorry, I only took you to the café and not the restaurant. Because I want to share many stories with you.._” said Abed while bringing his face closer to Nathasya.
“Tell me about it,” said Nathasya, smiling. Her smile hasn't faded since this afternoon.
“In fact..---”
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Abed begins to tell the truth of his disappearance and disappearance…
“Queen mother, I will not let Nathasya ..” Abed whispered as he fell down sadly in front of the queen mother.
“Abed… my son has given his heart for the sake of the human girl's safety, so give him one last time with the woman he loves so much.”
“But your highness...”
“Abed ... believe me, this time I speak as an aunt ..” said the queen mother while patting Abed's shoulder.
“Then what if Zakra does something further to Nathasya??”
“No Abed, believe me the human girl will be fine...” The queen said believing Abed.
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“That's the truth… I was restless all night long, even I almost tried to break into and destroy the dance party. But I can't break my promise..” Abed whispered with a sad face and teary eyes.
“I'm very afraid of losing someone who is very precious to me ..” Abed gripped Nathasya's hands with trembling hands.
“Thank you for everything… I'm so happy.” Nathasya said with a sob, and tried to keep a happy smile.
“I will never be able to appear in front of you again, if something terrible happens to you...”
“No Abed… it's all in the past…”
Yesterday, even a few hours ago has become a story of the past, and we cannot change the past. But we can only fix it, so we don't fall into the same hole again. Nathasya assures Abed that he is fine now.
“Yes dear ... I love you very much ..” Abed calm again with a flat face that relaxed his trademark.
Tsk… “You really are the cruel prince, torturing me with longing…” Nathasya said with a chuckle.
“Hey, why do you call me that..?” Abed pinched Nathasya's chubby cheeks.
Hahha… “You were so mysterious from the start Abed… I didn't even think that I would open my heart to you again…”
Hmmm…
“Yes, I didn't expect to see your sincere laugh tonight..” Abed took Nathasya's hands gently, and kissed the back of her hand.
“Next week we're going somewhere, so take your time..”
“Okay young master,” said Nathasya with a chuckle.
“After dinner, I'll take you home...”
“Yes...” Nathasya continued to smile sincerely at Abed. Abed's smile has been missing for a long time, and since being with Abed, Nathasya has smiled more sincerely.
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“It's cold tonight...” said Nathasya while on her way back to her residence. She hugged tightly the body of the man who was currently focused on driving, leaning her head on the warm back of his beloved man.
“I really love you…”
“Yeah, why honey?” Abed muttered, trying to hear what Nathasya had said.
“No dear ... I just want to say, the stars in the sky are very beautiful .. ” Nathasya raised her voice to make it sound clear.
“Ohh yes, tonight's star shines brightly ..” Abed replied, and made Nathasya chuckle.
“Hahh… it's arrived dear…” Abed took off his helmet, and looked at the face of the woman he loves so much at this moment.
“I will go in and rest soon, you should rest enough…”
Cup… Abed kissed Nathasya's lips briefly.
“Yes dear, have a good rest, and don't forget next week's special agenda ..” Abed put his helmet back on and hurried home.
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Hmm hmmm...
Nathasya hummed happily as she pressed the elevator button to her living room.
Holding a bolster with a hello kitty pattern, looking at her cellphone screen and showing a photo of herself and Abed at the café a few hours ago. Nathasya's smile was sincere when she looked at the photo, without realizing it, her tears were falling down. Not because of sadness, but instead tears of joy.
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