
Her night...
I stood alone on the roof terrace of Rain's residence. I wore a purple dress that was long and covered to the feet. While my hair let down, exposed to the sweep of the night wind.
I'm waiting for someone to come tonight. Someone I miss so much, but no news of certainty.
Rain ... are you okay there?
Last night was a stressful time for me. I never thought I would experience something like that before. Fortunately, the Great Elder was present to help and direct me. Otherwise, it might not be just my hair that was cut off, being hit by the raven woman's sword.
I always try to be grateful in every situation and condition, and take wisdom for what happens. Although honestly this heart is eager to scream, scream as loud as possible, why should I experience all this? Not to mention the feud that would occur if I chose one of the two Space princes.
Rain ... hurry back. I miss.
I cannot deny if this heart is more inclined to the perverted prince than the humble and calm Cloud. Maybe because in front of Rain I can be myself without the slightest embarrassment. He is so open to other sensitive things. And now I miss him so much.
If I could see what was happening ...?
This longing led me into an uncertain sense of anxiety. Last I saw him fight, heading to a man crowned. Like ending that man's history. I don't know, I obviously want to see him right now.
"Nature ...."
Suddenly I heard Cloud's voice and footsteps coming towards me. I looked up, saw who was coming. And it turns out that it was Cloud. He was still wearing his princely attire, complete with royal attributes.
"Cloud?"
I was shocked to see his presence on the rooftop terrace of Rain's residence. He doesn't usually come here if there's nothing important. Or maybe there's some important news he wants to tell me.
"You haven't slept, Ara?" tanyanya gently.
"Em, no. I just finished dinner" I replied with a smile.
Cloud stood on my left side. Both of his hands were the same as me holding this roof terrace fence. We saw the view of the palace from above. It still looks like there are a lot of guards passing by.
"You must be waiting for her to come, right?" the question that made me flinch.
"Cloud ...?" I saw him smile.
"Rain has entrusted you to me, Ara. Don't you believe I can take care of you?" it was like asking him to corner me.
"Cloud, I didn't mean it that way" I replied honestly.
"Huh ...." He exhaled, sounding heavy. "He can't go back to the palace. There's still business to be done first." He then told me.
"Is he okay?" I kept staring at him.
"Yes. She's doing just fine. You don't have to worry about it, Ara." He smiled, but as if he had to.
Cloud ....
I knew if this question about Rain would hurt his heart. But, I couldn't help but ask Rain. To whom else should I ask other than Cloud, her own brother.
"Tomorrow I'm still off. Maybe you'd like to take a walk with me," he said later.
As I was unable to think, what answer should I give him? My mind was suddenly blank, confused to answer.
"Cloud, I ...."
"You want to reject this call?" tanyanya direct.
Oh, my God, I was confused to respond.
"Ara, I want to straighten out this relationship. I hope you'll go with me to the lake tomorrow. The palace is starting to be conducive. The war in the south is over. Please don't refuse my invitation." Cloud had full hopes for me.
Cloud ....
I was confused as to what to answer, as if I did not get an answer from my brain. I think I want to reject his invitation. But I saw Cloud mean it. I got dizzy, really dizzy when the situation was like this.
"Cloud, I still have to rest." I'm looking for an excuse.
"Hm, okay. I-i understand. Then, excuse me." He suddenly left me.
Cloud ....
I don't know how to. Should I hold back or let him go? But I saw that his eyes were red as if they were holding on to sadness.
Oh my God .. What should I do?
Ara was shrouded in a dilemma for her heart. He was confused what step to take. The prince was eager to take her on a lake vacation tomorrow, but Ara refused. In a moment Cloud's heart was broken as if it had no shape. He held back tears at Ara's rejection of her. He hurried to leave Ara while enduring the wounds that had begun to enter her soul.
Ara ... so I should really give in to the situation?
When he went down the stairs to the second floor of Rain's residence, his tears could not be contained anymore. Cloud finally shed tears of his sorrow. Saddened by the rejection of a much loved girl.
While in Asia...
Shu and Zu were discussing the matter going on inside the palace. The king was surprised by the discovery of his two sons. Now the three are chatting in Shu's study.
"Dad, what the Goddess said at that time was true. From the cause of Dad's illness and his suspicion of the queen mother. Dad, what are you gonna do after you figure this out?" Zu asked his father politely.
"Since this afternoon I've been wanting to punish the queen mother. But my brother always held me back. Now I'm waiting for Father's decision." Shu chimed in.
The findings of the team formed by the two crown princes of the Asian kingdom really made the king surprised. He did not expect if his own wife had played a lot of dirty in the palace. He trusted his wife very much.
"Dad was very surprised by your discovery. But now she's dad's wife, son. Should you punish him?" The king looked pitying.
"Father, the cause of the death of the mother was not clear. The palace only explained if the mother had an acute illness at that time. I'm very suspicious if this has anything to do with the queen mother." Zu is suspicious of his stepmother.
"Really, Brother. If it is true that he poisoned mother, then I will not hesitate to give it to my lions." Shu is very upset.
I don't know what was in the king's mind, but it seems the king put so much compassion on the queen, rather than himself. This was immediately realized by Zu and Shu. The two immediately urged his father to put his stepmother on trial.
"good. I'll think carefully about this. For now let the queen move freely as she normally would. I'll make a decision as soon as possible." The king assured his two sons.
And finally both Zu and Shu can breathe a sigh of relief because the father trusts all the team's findings in particular. Now just find a way to bring Ara back to the palace.
Ara, wait for me. I'll pick you up after this thing's over. Zu promised in his heart.