Chapter 21: Chapter 21

And she couldn't help but smile when she remembered what had happened earlier.

Even though the girl can't remember that today is her birthday, it's okay with her.

As long as he is the one he will date at the ball later.

he even laughed when he remembered the girl's reaction when he kissed her on the cheek.

It was even dumbfounded.

And it's good that she agreed to be his date.

'Does Mara know it's my birthday now?'

Tristan asked himself.

he looked at his watch and saw that it was about eight o'clock.

Woah! I think his reminiscence is bad.

He knocked and held his breath when he saw the girls.

She look gorgeous!

Especially in its dress now.

It matters to him.

but he noticed something was missing.

It is not yet wearing the mask.

"You're beautiful, but I think you need to wear your mask now."

I said and it nodded.

"Shall we?"

I asked him and he immediately nodded and held out his hand.

We were just quiet on the trip.

but he's not awkward, it's like we're just not really in the mood to talk.

Sometimes he asks questions and I answer.

But Tristan thought,

‘Doesn’t he still know what’s up now? but he can already know, what is he carrying his paper bag for, isn't it? '

He doesn't want to expect but he just can't help it.

He's too excited to know if the girl already knows it's his birthday today.

they got out of the carriage and began to walk towards the entrance of the palace.

But they also stopped immediately when Mara stopped walking.

"Wait, I have something to say." He said so Tristan stopped and looked at him.

"You're handsome now, then" And Tristan couldn't help but grin.

So we're even, we're both beautiful and charming to each other.

But the question is, does their feeling were mutual also?

Tristan was surprised when Mara squatted down and kissed him on the cheek while wishing him 'Happy Birthday'.

Then he took her hand and handed the paper bag to her.

'So I gift that' to? '

Laughing Tristan said to himself.

"Open it later, you're really ready for me when you open it now. I'll be the first."

Tristan secretly smiled when Mara seemed to be ashamed of him.

That's why he couldn't stop himself from pushing Mara closer to him and hugging him.

nor did he notice that the door had already opened and announced his arrival.

All he could think of now was the woman he was currently embracing and facing.

He even smiled when the fireworks started.

he slowly brought his face closer to Mara's face and gently touched her face.

He even noticed the slight masculinity of its eyes.

He kissed her and closed his eyes.

He has no pake if it feels nothing for him.

all he knew was that he was slowly falling for the girl.

Whether Mara likes him or not, he's not planning to stop his feeling for her.

"Thank you, the best birthday ever." He said.

He's just going to do his best to make her fall in love with him by hook or by crook .

I rested deeply.

The event started earlier.

We also sang a Happy Birthday song to Tristan and he also blew out a candle.

The peg is just a toddler?

And now other royalties are providing messages and gifts.

because his parents had already finished.

My eyebrows rose even more when Keana gave the message.

Indicates eh?

I was surprised when I was called.

"Calling the attention of Ms. Kathylina Amara Ferrtollo, it's your time to give your birthday message to our very own prince."

said the emcee so I scratched my head.

Everyone sighed when they realized it was me.

I was swallowed up when I reached the front.

What will I say?

Happy birthday?

Naman eh.

"Ah, good evening everyoneso I would like to greet Prince Denver a happy happy birthday! I hope that you did enjoy your day. More birthdays to celebrate, more candles to blow, more cakes to slice and more years to come. I wish you a good and happy life. Just always be happy! And smile always. "

I said and was about to leave the stage.

I was scratching my head when the queen suddenly spoke.

"Where's your gift baby Kath?"

I swallowed before answering.

"Ah, I gave it to him earlier, Dear--"

I stopped when the queen's eyes narrowed at me.

"I mean, tita." I added.

Tristan took out my gift.

A sketch pad.

Full of sketches of course.

His face is pure, well we also have two, they also have his family and other royalaties.

he suddenly opened it and it opened just right on the page with the sketch of the two of us riding with Reina.

I love sketching, so that's just my gift.

Even though I wasted it, I just gave it to him, so I could still sketch others.

He smiled.

actually, we were almost the two of us there.

And he.

Different angles.

The guests continued to murmur.

"Is he the one rumored to be with Prince Denver?"

"She looks like that."

"Omo! Are they there yet?"

Everyone was silent when the King spoke.

"How sweet of you, Kathy.what can you say Denver? "

I saw him smile before answering.

"I love it. Well, I think this is my favorite of all the gifts I received. It's not obvious that he wasn't prepared for this event. Thank you, Mara."

He said so I nodded at him.

"You're welcome, Tris." I answered so the Queen was stunned.

I then laughed.

Dancing followed.

I was joking when I saw him approaching me.

"May I have this dance, my lady?" I laughed at him first and then accepted his hand.

He led me to the dance floor.

Your debt. "I said so he laughed.

"Yeah, you're really serious. There's no forgiveness." He answered so I circled him.

I leaned my head on his chest.

We were just swaying, actually.

"Mara" He said so I looked up at him.

"Hmm?" My answer.

"When did you make the gift you gave me?" I was shaken.

"Secret." I answered so he laughed.

"When is that?" He was carving.

"I won't tell. Isn't it a secret?" I answer again.

He laughed and shook his head again.

I close my eyes.

"Are you sleepy?" he said so I laughed and nodded.

"Sleep here. Mommy and I are supposed to have breakfast together." I nodded.

"It's up to you." My answer.

"Do you want to sleep?" I shook my head.

"Later. Alvis and I are supposed to dance." I said and he stopped.

"Don't be OA, it's like just dancing." I added laughing.

"What? I didn't say anything ah?" I was shaken.

"Nothing, okay! You're just jealous." He stopped again so I laughed.

"Don't make me laugh. Alvis is coming here, I'll give you to him.then I'm not jealous, okay? "I looked up at him and raised an eyebrow at him.

"Are you sure? Even if Raven, Duke and Harper dance for me?"

I laughed when I saw him frown.

Hahahaha.

'It's noticeable that a' to eh. '

"All right, there's Alvis already oh." he nodded and kissed me on the forehead before leaving.

"The sweet ah?" Alvis said so I laughed.

We started dancing.

I noticed that he was staring at me.

"You have a problem Alvis?" I will ask.

"What do you have that I don't have ?why did you become my baby Denver type? You're a snatcher. "I punched him.

"Don't be deluded Alvis. You're a man, so get organized." I answered so he laughed.

"I know, I'm just kidding you. But I'm happy for you. Even though our three friends are heartbroken because of you.add me. "I was shaken.

"Do you like him Kath?" Alvis asked so I thought.

"I don't know, but I've always thought of him since we've been together. And he's a good man Alvis. And hmm, I admire him too. Maybe, yes." Alvis nodded.

"What if you were to choose from their four of Raven, Duke, Harper and Prince Denver, which of those four would you not be able to lose?"

Alvis asked seriously so I looked at him.

I shook my head.

"They're just equal to me, Alvis. I don't want to lose four of them."

"But who is the better of the four of them, Kath? Or let's just say which of the four has a big chance of falling in love with you romantically?"

Alvis asked again.

"Cupid, is that you ?hmm, Raven for me is his brother, Harper, actually we weren't very okay then but we're okay now, I consider him as a friend, and Duke, just a friend too. Then about Tristan, I don't know. I feel secure and comfortable with him. "I answered so Alvis was shaken.

"Evaluate your feelings Kath. But I noticed that you already like Prince Denver. I'll give you to Raven. How long do we have hair?"

To be continued.....