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"So, what do you need to do to see me ?"
Alice and Elena patted their respective eels after hearing Reynal's cold words before Crown Prince Aland.
Yeah, Aland wants to meet Elena and Alice's boyfriend, who else if not Reynal.
At first Elena and Alice hesitate to bring Aland together with Reynal. Because of the nature of Aland who is famous as the Crown Prince is friendly, and kind to anyone, even if the person he just met.
It's different with Reynal. Cold, flat to the person he has never met. And too blunt, not like pleasantries. Always act as you please.
But what worries him even more than Reynal's figure is when he is angered. Will not hesitate to groan sadistically, no matter the person is a member of the Kingdom or the Royal family.
Elena takes Aland to her inn, and waits for Alice to call Reynal. Elena and Aland were waiting for him on the top floor of their inn as usual while receiving the tea brought by the waiter at the place.
And now Aland has been sitting opposite Reynal after being met by Elena and Alice.
"I was just curious about my future wife's male friend." replied Aland kindly.
"Is that all ?" sahut Reynal flat.
"Gee... I love your non-nonsense style of speech." replied Aland.
Honestly, Aland had only met men like Reynal for the first time. And talk to the point. Unlike people or Crown Princes from other Kingdoms who always talk somewhere in the past.
And Alan could also feel again the great aura of Reynal's figure after yesterday's incident.
"If there's nothing to talk about, I want to go back to my room" Reynal said.
"Come on, don't be in a hurry, at least we get acquainted and make friends." Aland replied.
Reynal did not answer, he just silently stared flatly at Aland.
"I want you to come tomorrow for my birthday" Aland said.
"I won't come." Reynal replied quickly.
"Gosh, you immediately answered and immediately refused" said Aland.
"I know your type, you don't like crowded places. I'll prepare a special place later." he continued.
"You know it must have been told by your future wife" Reyanl replied as he stared at Elena.
Aland roared the horse. "You're right."
Reynal sighed, then he nodded his head. "Well, I'll come tomorrow."
Elena and Alice were shocked. So easily Aland invited Reynal to come.
"This is what I want. We could be friends. Don't worry, the three of us will always be there for you if you're the center of attention" Aland said.
"alright. We're buddies. And I don't care about being the center of attention at your birthday tomorrow. Most importantly, I came and ate at your birthday party. So don't blame me for all the dishes" Reynal replied smiling.
Aland smiled too.
"You are calm, all has been prepared."
Then Aland stretched out his hand. "We're friends."
Reynal looked at Aland's hand. Then he smiled, and returned his hand to the man in front of him. "We're good friends."
"My name is Aland Von Arlie" said Aland.
"I'm Reynal Poetra Wan." replied Reynal.
"It's nice to meet you, the Crown Prince." he continued after shaking hands with Aland.
"Come on, don't call me like that just call my name." replied Aland.
Reynal smiled and agreed with Aland. Elena and Alice never thought of Reynal. Easily accept friendships.
Aland and Reynal shared the story. Aland knows where Reynal came from. After Reynal told him. Actually Aland knew from Elena. But he wanted to hear it from Reynal.
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It is late, and the sky will be dark.
Aland and Reynal ended their conversation. Elena and Alice just kept quiet and just listened.
Just this time they both saw Reynal who was fully open to his interlocutor. Although Alice and Elena are close to Reynal, Reynal has not been fully open to them.
Aland resigned. Elena drove him back to the palace. Elena will stay at the palace. The Arlie Royal Family had prepared a room for her. Alice stayed in her inn.
"You didn't come with the two of them staying over ?" ask Reynal who's at the door.
"No, I also have to clean up all my belongings and Princess Elena" replied Alice who had just opened her bedroom door.
"All right, until tomorrow" Reynal said with a smile. Then he went into his room, and closed the door.
Alice remained silent. His heart was pounding incoherently. Seeing Reynal gave him a smile. Reynal always smiles. But this time his smile was different than usual.
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Next Day.
The morning is approaching noon.
Everything is ready. Alice was ready for the event she attended. He came out of the room, did not forget to close it back and lock it.
He saw Reynal who was ready in front of his room. "You ready ?"
Alice nodded her head.
Reynal immediately held and clasped Alice's hand. And that made Alice freeze.
Whsst !!
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The Royal Palace of Arlie.
In a large and spacious hall.
All dishes, and chairs and so on have been prepared.
Guests of one-to-one invitations went inside. Many invited guests who came to the birthday of Crown Prince Aland.
Aland and Elena were sitting on their special round chairs and tables. On the other table, there were also the Crown Prince and the other Crown Princesses. And don't forget there's a prince.
Even Crown Prince Delbert Dorothy sat separately, choosing to join his close friend alone. And the Kings and Empresses sat in a special place of their part.
On the round table that was special for Aland, there were 2 empty seats. His friends are confused. "Who is that empty chair for ?" that's the question in their heads.
Event commences. Even though the invited guests still did not all come. And for those who have come just enjoy the dishes. Soon a pair of men and women were seen walking into the hall.
They were escorted by one of the bodyguards to a special table they both had. All eyes were on the two of them precisely to the foreign man. Delbert looked at him. Hearts warming.
Elena had already guessed after seeing her older brother who was shocked to see her puja girl walking along with other men.
Aland stood up from his seat and approached his new friend. Elena stood up.
"Welcome my friend."
Reynal smiled seeing Aland welcoming him. He doesn't care much about the views he sees.
"Thank you." replied Reynal.
"Come, I have prepared a special place for the four of us" Aland said.
"Fourth ?"
Aland scrunched his forehead.
"Is something wrong ? Me, Elena, Alice, and you're Reynal."