"When the sun rose in the corner,
I adored its beauty
Unrealizing that it overshades the moon."

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4 days later

Myrah pov

A large purple robe hugged my body gloriously. I can't help but adore my body, my beauty– a particular reason I love myself.

What is the use when my soul is grey? Convincingly, I find my stoic expression suits me more and makes me irresistibly intimidating, and the easier it is for me to play with my senses.

Love yourself to forgive yourself, I reminded myself.

Today is the Day of the Feast. Lots of fun awaits and I just can never wait for it, I supposed and chuckled at myself.

Silly me, A poison takes time to corrupt the soul, and nothing can remedy it.

*

The Grand Palace was swarming with maids and soldiers and every feasible High Birth.

The huge main hall was festooned with exquisite designs and huge seating areas, with ample use of red silk and gems and stones.

Jimin walked towards me with a warm smile. "You look incredible. My Queen," he complimented.

"You look incredible as well, My King," I replied reticently, gulping down a few words as well.

He laid his soft hands on my back and guided me through the place as we met some princes all along.

My mind was jittery and my legs dragged themselves to the garden as my hands kept squishing the fabric. I grew wary even though I know the plan will not go awry, yet I was anxious. I was deeply lost in thought.

Someone bowed lightly and introduced himself pulling me out of the predicament.

"Greetings Your Highness, I am Prince Kim SeokJin of Qin." I bowed back, fascinated with his features, his thin lips, large eyes, and proportional face with highlighting broad shoulders, he looked like an angel. Sadly that's not my type, I reckoned.

"Greetings to you as well Prince Seokjin," I grinned back

"You can call me Jin, Your Highness. I saw you leave back then. As they said, the moon is covetous of your beauty. I couldn't help but notice your anxiety, Your Majesty. Are you all right?"

You're the moon, Jin, I thought.

"Certainly. What can harm me in my kingdom?'" I asked when someone stepped in and pulled me away from the angel. It was Jimin. I sighed internally. Is he jealous? or maybe not? He is drunk.

"Sorry..." he whispered in my ears, his long whiffs hitting me gently.

I did smell the stench from him and before I could tell anything, he slammed me on the wall and pressed his lips on me. Ouch... Damn, he is both drunk and jealous. I chortled when he left me breathlessly.

"Joon. Help him," I requested Namjoon to take care of him and found the way to my room.

Are we going to talk about the kiss? NOPE

But he did remind me of what we talked about a few days before.

Flashback

After meeting with Hoseok, I ran to meet him, trying to show some support and happiness for the gifts he has been showering lately.

Jimin leaned upon a tree as his hands fumbled through the scrolls.

I bowed and asked between my whiffs, "Your Majesty... Why?" I showed him the pin as he looked at me.

"It is a gift from me."

"I know."

"I was dazed when you contributed to the farmers. I didn't know how to reimburse you back," he said and stepped near.

Gently bringing his hands up to clasp mine, he said, "You have given me something I yearned for, from my family. I might have mistreated you earlier, but now I want to give us a chance. Will you let me do it?"

W o W. I didn't expect this. Not this soon.

"Hey... what do you say?" he asked me again.

Uh, I blinked twice. Taking my first step. I hugged him.

Flashback end

"Your Majesty!" Someone called me. I turned back to find Jin in his ultra-glorious self.

"Yes?" I asked him as I bowed back in respect.

"I don't have the liberty to ask you this but is everything alright with you and King Jimin?" he asked.

Ah

"Jimin is the sweetest spouse I can ever get. Why? Thank you for asking," I replied sweetly.

"Haha. If you want any help, I am right by your side. And...you look beautiful today," he commented as I mouthed a thank-you while bowing and left.

The night is still untouched. And I have got lots of things to do.

I jogged my way to my chambers. The moon stood majestic as it lit my way. A beautiful white moon to be tainted red.

Mature content ahead

Standing inside was LeHyun, the Minister of State Finance. I closed the door behind me as I joined him.

"Is everything done?" I asked.

Lehyun bowed at my presence and replied, "In perfection, My Lady."

"You shall take your leave," I replied and walked towards my mirror. I removed my hair accessories as shortly I was greeted by his presence behind my back.

"What? Where is my present, according to our deal?"

"Nothing for you. Find your way out," I warned coldly. Only I get what I want.

His hand tried to hold my shoulder. I saw it in the reflection as I turned back to face him.

My hands clutched a small knife that I hid in my robe. I shifted it against him in fury.

His strong hands reddened mine as he yanked it from me and threw it away. In a swish, my hair hung loose as I was pushed to the bed. He pinned my hands up.

I toiled beneath him as I yelled for help. "Shout as you want. No one will come to your aid. You are completely unguarded," he replied menacingly as one of his hands made its way down.

Before any worse could happen, Hoseok marched inside.

Hoseok POV:

The painful sight inflamed me.

I harshly pushed the man away from Myrah and my knife near his neck. I recognized the man, LeHyun

My eyes raged in anger as I looked at Myrah, who sat on the bed. Her cloth was in rips as her hair hid her face, and my grip on the knife tightened.

"Myrah. Ask him to spare me or else..." as the few cries left his body, Myrah pushed the knife in my hand, deep inside, killing him.

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Kat: Not satisfied wid the content" among Jimin and Myrah? You gotta be patient, it will be addressed later ;) omg I shudn't be interrupting a flow like this. 4give me and get back into the mood.