Candela

Candela was heading back and forth while she’s still inside of the room she just entered out of mind. Both of her hands were on her apron’s pockets, sweating. Droplets of sweat also fell from her forehead. For goodness’ sake… she’s nervous. Freaking nervous as hell. To the point that her heart might come out from her chest.

That was just a kiss. A dumbass kiss that she shouldn’t have witnessed. Of all the things she has to see, why does it need to be that one? The intense kissed Lord Blade and that Curly shared. But most of all, why is reacting like this?

Like she saw a ghost or a monster that any moment from now, she’ll be killed by that creature. She needs to calm down. Yeah, that was it… calm down. They didn’t notice her so she guesses, nothing needs to worry about.

Candela breathes in again, deep and forceful. She rubbed her palms together and blow winds on them. “God! My hands were chilling…” she uttered to herself before fixing her not-so-tangled hair.

She headed through the door. “Relax, Candela… they didn’t see you-OUCH!” she groaned upon hitting her head by the door that’s just opened. She caressed the part that had been hit and winced when she felt the pain again.

“Oh, sorry… I didn’t know that there’s someone inside.” The sweet voice that she heard makes her lift her head immediately. Her eyes almost popped out when she saw who is she facing now.

“Candela?” She turned her gaze to Lord Blade who entered the door, last. “What are you doing here?” the prince asked again.

She was supposed to answer and make an excuse but Curly clung her hands into Blade’s arm, making her not to speak. “So you know her, Blade? Was she one of your flavors while I’m not around?”

‘Wait… did she just said flavor?’ Candela groaned inside. ‘Calm down… just fucking calm down, Candela’ she reminded of herself.

Blade shook her head slightly. “Nah… she’s not my flavor. I knew her because she is Primo’s new personal maid.”

“Primo’s personal maid? For how many times does he needs to hire another one? As far as I know, he’s been changing his maid since he turned twelve.”

So, Curly is been closed to this family for a long time?

“You know my brother, he’s fond of doing that. It’s his hobby…”

‘Hobby huh? Eh, as far as I know, you were the reason why Primo used to have new personal maids ever since.’ Candela spoke in her mind.

Primo was right… damn right. His brother is really a damn jerk, big time. Why not accepting his fault? Why not accept the fact that he is the one that is at the fault of why Primo doing that? Duh, he’s a traitor and he used to betray his own little brother. Such a scuzzball!

“So, why are you here?” Blade turned to her again. “As I know, you weren’t the one I asked to clean this room for Curly? So, why are you here?”

“Ahm…” she looked down on her feet. ‘Come on, Can… think for an excuse!’

“Ahm… the maid you asked to clean this room asked me to help her, that’s why… I am here.” Hopefully, that would be a nice alibi. Fuck sake, Candela!

Blade grinned at her making her feel uncomfortable. “You may leave now, we need to rest.” Without further ado, she hurriedly came out from the door. She’s not even turning back nor saying words… just came out.

“Fuck!” she cursed when she already took distance from the room. “That was so close, again.”

Because of the tension that happened to her, she came down to the kitchen and drink a glass of water. Her dry and rough throat finally wetted. She needs to relax… it all happened now. She runs her fingers through her hair before slapping both cheeks, slightly.

“You look a fool, airhead, and dumb, Candela.”

Her eyes instantly search for the man who spoke up. “Liam? Why are you here again? Are you really following me–”

“Hey!” Liam leaned his back on the chair where he was sitting. “I’m not following you, for your information. I’ve been here since you left me earlier. I ate my lunch and decided to rest for a while. You’re the one who seems trying hard to catch my attention.”

“Excuse me?”

“You’re excuse…” Liam smirked.

“For your information too, I’m not trying hard to catch your attention. Attention my ass!”

Liam stood up, fixed his crooked tie. “I’m kidding aside.” He winked at her that makes her rolled her eyeballs exaggeratedly. “Every time I saw you, you seem distracted? Sometimes, you looked like drown in deep thought. Or sometimes, you’re nervous. Really, Candela… you’re becoming more suspicious to me…”

She started to feel uneasiness. Does she become obvious for the past few days or weeks? “You know who I am in this palace, right?” Liam nods his head. “Well, in that case… you also know that I’ve been doing hard tasks like cleaning and taking care of Lord Primo.” Liam nod again.

“So, why suspecting me then? Do I look like an enemy to you? You hurt me, Liam…” she acted dramatically. Blinking her eyes like a puppy in front of Liam’s face.

‘Come on, don’t you dare fail this attempt of puppy eyes of mine.’

“Tsk…” Liam turned away the gaze that makes her leered to him. “As if your cute eyes will affect me.” Candela let out a smile.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Not affecting huh? So, why are you avoiding my cute puppy eyes, Mister Head Knight?” she teases him.

“How many times do I have to tell you… dropped that irritating titles, woman.” Frustration was a coat in Liam’s voice. Candela just smiled at him again, doing the puppy eyes for the second time. “Stop that…” Liam ordered her but she didn’t follow it.

“You say that you’re not affected, right?”

“Yeah… I’m not but please, stop doing that. It’s… it’s….”

“It’s what, Liam?” she teased again not stopping her puppy eyes. It’s time to take her revenge on Liam for that day she feels ashamed because of him.

“It’s…” Liam seems thinking of words to tell. “It’s… it’s gross!” And with that, Candela was fuming mad while beating up Liam the Mister Head Knight.

“Fuck! Stop pinching my skin, Candela! Oh, ouch! Candela… stop it!” Liam’s voice was echoing to the whole kitchen. Good thing that they were two all alone. No one sees what they’re doing.

“Candela! Ouch! That hurt-oh, fuck!” he cursed while she continues to pinch his skin as well as his ears.

“That’s for saying that I looked like gross! You gruesome head of knights. Don’t you ever used your position to me!”

“Fine! Fine!” Liam surrendered, raising his both hands on the side of his head. “Fine! I’m not going to do it again, happy! Fuck! My skin’s hurt… you’re a woman of violence, Candela!”

“Well, I am! You said that I’m looking like a gross, you stepped in on my pride as a woman. That serves you right, dude!”

“What the hell! My ears are fucking hurts -”

“Done playing you two?!” Both of their attention was grabbed by the loud voice that spoke in the middle of their squabbles.

Liam quickly stood up straight so she did. They both bowed their heads, avoiding Lord Blade’s burning stares. What is he doing here for this time? She thought he was going to have his rest together with that ‘Curly’?