Once we arrived back at the palace, Ms. Dara escorted me to my room for a dress-changed. I noticed that Jin was looking at me oddly since that time. Did I do something wrong? Was he mad because he knew that me and Irene bumped to each other at the female's restroom a while ago? I didn't plan to see her for God's sake.
Perhaps, he heard our conversation that time? I don't know. But I am sure even if he heard that he surely didn't mind. Seokjin will be always SUCKjin to me and that fact will stay the same forever.
"You're all set Princess" one of my maids said, brushing all of my thoughts.
One last look in front of my mirror wall before I went to the royal banquet hall. Day by day, my looks kept on changing.
Did Jin notice it? My stupid unconscious mind chimed in.
"Stop. Kim Jisoo." I slightly slapped my cheek to shift my focus back to the real world.
I was escorted to the location expecting to see the Royal Majesties, cause that was my schedule said. But instead I was taken into the Grand Queen's room, where there was a massive elliptical table and and a huge flat screen on the wall. I was expecting some delicious food but there wasn't any, though. Not even a hopeful smell.
"Oh, you came, my dear Princess" the Grand Queen said, approaching me from the corner of this room.
"My pleasure for meeting you today, your Majesty" I greeted back as I gave my respect to her.
"Have a seat and let's just wait for the Prince to come" she said while motioning to me one of her couches. The palace personnels started to heeled out the room, leaving alone the two of us.
"You look lovely, Princess Jisoo" she complimented me while taking the seat beside me.
"Oh thank you, your Majesty" I said blushingly.
Since day one here in the palace, the Grand Queen was very kind and tender to me. She never forgot to touch me by saying those kindhearted words and I appreciated it. I really did. After all what I've been through, there's still someone who truly cares for me here in this place. Having that realization, I didn't notice that I was already sobbing.
"Oh my goodness, why are you crying Princess?" I surely heard the worried tone from her voice as she gently wiped the tears on my face.
"I'm sorry. I was just carried away. I suddenly missed my late grandmother. She was just as charming and good-hearted as you, your Majesty" I said, forming a little smile on my lips.
"You can call me grandma if you want, Jisoo" she whispered as I got surprised on what she said to me just now.
"Really?" hands closing my lips, I asked to confirm.
"Yes. You can. But make sure if there's only the both of us around. Understand?" she winked at me which made me giggle.
"Arasso grandma" I said as I hugged her out of a sudden. I just couldn't help it.
"Such a genuine girl" she said as she tried to hug me back.
When I felt that I need to end the embrace, I composed myself again and looked at the Grand Queen with a smile. Finally, another warmhearted person here in the palace.
"I know you're still adjusting but I still want to ask you this. How are you and Prince Jin?" she asked which made my smile to fade out. I don't want to be rude to her so at least I tried to regain back the smile on my face.
"We're doing okay, grandma." I said hoping she would buy it but based on my uncertain tone and her reaction, I doubt it.
"I'm sorry Jisoo" she apologized out of a sudden. Her face turned to a sad one and I couldn't help but to worry.
"Why are you apologizing grandma?" I flickered and this time she was the one who was in tears.
"You're experiencing all this. I know my grandson is not that nice and approachable but believe me he is a good and softhearted man" she began as her teary eyes tried to look into my mine.
"He's been lonely since the time when the crown prince title was bestowed upon him. I know he never dreamed of it but the fate still played its part and gave the irony unto him. He may never told me his hidden dreariness but I could feel it Jisoo. I could feel it" she opened up further, her head stayed low.
"Stop crying grandma. Yes maybe he is a jerk but I know that he is strong and dedicated man. He may not get it now why fate tricked him but maybe someday, he will figure out why all of these things happened to him. And I'm sure by that time, he will finally feel his true happiness" I said as I was still giving her a comfort.
"Oh Jisoo, this onerous place doesn't deserve you. You're too genuine and golden to be in here. My admiration for you is getting bigger. You are such a dear" caressing both of my hands, she said.
"You are making me blush but thank you. I guess I know now why am I being dragged here. Don't worry my dear grandma, from now on let's throw some bright colors into this place."
Another entry for my realization, I have a purpose in here. I really do have. I am being best at that, right? Making the other people happy even if I, myself, was not anymore. If I've done it successfully with my biological family, maybe I can do it also with my second family, the Royal family.
"But Jisoo let me ask you another question" the Grand Queen questioned me again and this time I was being more curious.
"What is it grandma?"
"What do you mean by je-"
Just then, a knock on the door echoed the area and in no time, Jin finally showed up in the room.
"Your Majesty, sorry I am late" Jin greeted with a bow, facing our direction.
"Oh the 'jerk' that Jisoo is pertaining to is finally here. Come, have a seat Prince Jin" the Grand Queen exclaimed, having no idea what she just said and this made me and Jin dropped both of our jaws. I forgot that the Grand Queen was not familiar with modern words.
Oops. What a good way to start your purpose to Kim Seokjin, Kim Jisoo.
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