Two Princes One Love
The Journey of Love

An hour later...

Cloud and I walked together towards the front courtyard of the palace. We decided to go to the white swan lake by horse carriage. It was not too far from the palace. It may only take about half an hour to travel.

Arriving at the front garden of the palace, I saw a princess whom I knew at that time. The princess was wearing a red rose bando on her head. I remember the land of a princess I met in Asia.

Is he ...?!

The red rose-clad princess walked over to us. And upon arrival before me and Cloud, the princess gave her greetings.

"Hail Prince Cloud. Isn't this Miss Ara?" ask him to Cloud.

"Greetings happy, Princess Rose." I remember her name was Rose.

"Well, it's nice that Miss still remembers my name." I saw him smile all the time.

"I am too, Princess. It's good to see you back." I started to make small talk.

I don't know if this princess is approaching us. But it seems, Cloud will tell me later.

"Prince Cloud, my time here is only tomorrow. Is Prince Rain still busy?" the question surprised me.

Rain's? He asked Rain?

Instantly my heart was beating uneasily as Rose asked about Rain. I don't know why I feel so upset. But not with Cloud. I saw him smile at Rose.

"Rain is still on duty and it is not yet known when he can return to the palace. Too bad I can't accompany the Princess's last days here. Today I'm gonna spend some time with my girlfriend." Cloud pulled my body closer to him.

"Cloud?!"

I looked at him who was smiling. And I saw Rose surprised by Cloud's statement about me.

"Oh, so Miss Ara—"

"Yes. She was my lover. And soon we'll be married." Cloud confidently uttered it before Rose.

"Ish, you're this!" I just pinched his waist.

"Aw! Dear." Cloud is in pain.

I didn't understand why Cloud had so blatantly introduced me as his future wife in front of Rose. I don't know what the motive is, but as much as I can cover up the upset in my heart by smiling at Rose. Yeah, I'm upset that Cloud didn't tell me first if there was a Rose in this palace.

"Well, it's nice to hear that, Prince. Congratulations Miss Ara. May soon be blessed with a baby." Rose smiled at me.

I feel like these niceties don't need to go on anymore. Rose's question has been answered. I quickly withdrew and headed for the waiting horse carriage.

"Em, sorry, Princess Rose. I go first, yeah. My legs ache when I stand for long." I reasoned.

I'll leave Rose with Cloud. I didn't want to hear such a formal conversation this morning. I want to refresh my mind before my new assignment. Yeah, I feel like there's gonna be more work for me. I don't know what it is.

Ara's feelings are very sensitive to the surrounding situation. Just as he had completed the task of protecting this country, he felt that a new task was coming to him soon. Although she did not know what the task was, Ara always confirmed what her heart said. For him the heart is the only link between himself and the Creator. And his mind that connects with the universe. As much as possible he harmonized the two even in a difficult position.

Fifteen minutes later...

The journey to the white swan lake or what people commonly refer to as the lake of love has begun. Now the two men were in a horse-drawn carriage in which the curtain of the window was left open. For a long time the two had not walked together to see the calming natural scenery.

Cloud sat on the right side of the girl who was still silent. Cloud then tried to invite Ara to talk, but Ara seemed reluctant to respond. Both of his hands crossed in front of the chest a sign of annoyance. Cloud immediately noticed.

"Are you angry because you waited or because I talked to the princess?" search Cloud while looking at Ara.

"I'm upset that you didn't tell me Rose was in the palace" the girl replied.

Cloud rubbed his hair. "Gosh, Ara. I where could. Yesterday the focus was on anticipating the attack. Only today can it come out after the palace is safe." Cloud explained.

"Yes, okay." Ara answered him with a jutek.

"Hey!" Cloud tilted his body facing Ara.

"What?" answer Ara ketus.

"You're getting pretty, Ara."

Cloud praised Ara. Instantly Ara blushed in embarrassment then immediately turned her gaze away from Cloud. The prince smiled to himself.

"alright. I'm sorry. We're at peace, huh?" Cloud invites Ara to make peace, which makes Ara smile herself.

He can make me give up like this. I don't know how to deal with it. She's like locking the door of my heart, not making room for another girl.

Cloud gave up because Ara was still turning her eyes away from him. Then he looked out the window. The view of the road to the lake of love. Ara finally turned her gaze around, she peeked at Cloud from the tail of her eyes. But for a moment he felt something. Cloud's left hand moved slowly grabbing his right hand, as if timidly to grab it.

Cloud ... I don't know what to do right now. I just resigned.

Ara was made dizzy with this love story. He was like a drunk in the affection of the two Angkasa princes.

Arriving at the lake...

This morning the weather is very supportive of a pair of people who are looking to refresh their minds. Both of them went down the horse-drawn carriage. However, since the dress that Ara was wearing was slightly exposed, the girl had to be careful when getting off the horse carriage. Cloud helped him. She smiled to herself, seeing Ara covering her chest as she got off the carriage.

"I feel dejavu coming here, Cloud." Ara saw the scenery around.

"really?" Cloud watched the girl.

"He-it." Ara nodded.

The two walked together towards the gazebo of the lake. Where the road leads there is like a beautiful wedding altar. And for the second time they set foot into the gazebo in this lake.

The state of the white swan lake was not much different from before. This lake is still neat and beautiful. Many shady trees surround the road to the lake. White swans are also allowed to roam freely. Their beautiful voices dyed the morning, with the birds flying in search of fish in the lake.

Many flowers arranged neatly around the lake. Colorful flowers add a beautiful impression of a place that has been used as a tourist destination of this country. However, today it seems to be closed to the public because the future king is visiting with his future queen. Both of them have now arrived in front of the beautiful lake gazebo.