Chapter 3 3

"XENUS Maicodel Levanna-Lindbergh? That's your full name? Are you from Denmark?"

"Uh... Yeah, that's me and...yes, I uhm...from Denmark," he stammered. I frowned because he didn't want to tell the truth that he was the person I was talking about.

The man quickly grabbed the cigarette and his lighter from me. "No wonder you have boyfriends and girlfriends. Both of you care," he said to us. He gave us a bad look then left. This man was about to chase when I pulled his arm to stop him.

"Let him be, and you, find another student who can tour you inside of our university," I said and was about to leave when he spoke.

"Kitten, do you know that when a person knows who I am and where I come from, she will be taken to Denmark to serve there? No one will know about that so you will be forced to go with us," he said. Is he threatening me? Because I'm not afraid of that.

"Do I care about that? I don't care about you either, I also know that you are a fake prince, just maybe," I blurted out and shrugged my shoulder.

"Hey, that's below the belt and what you're doing now is an insult to me. Do you want your professor to know this? Or the president of your school?"

"Are you a real prince or just a fake?"

"How do you know that the prince named Xenus Maicodel Levanna-Lindbergh is indeed?"

"We are no longer interested in the royal family. Just out of curiosity I was reading about that and one of those names I remember belonged to a royal family and their kingdom was in Denmark. So..."

"Wow, that's great. I feel special," he said as he clapped his hands. I rolled my eyes.

I have no choice but to accompany him. I thought I would be able to talk to him because he might be a talkative boy but he was quiet the whole time we were together and he had seen every corner of our school.

"Do you often come here to the Philippines?" I broke our silence.

"Hmm, only occasionally. If there is an important event that I become my father's representative," he replied.

"What do you think of the Philippines?"

"Cars are noisy, there is air pollution. But the Philippines is alive and well, because of the Filipinos who you can see the hard work, dedication and despite their hardships they are still able to cope, you know. You guys are fun to look at, no offense. But I like it here because not everyone likes a quiet place because you'll just get bored. Here in your country, no matter where you go, it's still fun," he said at length.

"That's fine," I just said.

"Do you want to come with me to Denmark?" suddenly he will invite me. My eyebrows meet.

"Are you serious about that?" I asked him in disbelief.

"I never joke."

"I don't know about you."

"Be my queen..."

"You're not funny anymore," I said with a frown.

"But on second thought, I have a girl in my heart. But you are more beautiful than her," he flattered me again. "Thank you for giving me enough of your time. Here, take this... A simple gift for you." I held out my palm to catch the necklace he was about to give me and looked at it carefully.

"What is this?" I asked him. "A black crown pendant?" There is also an initial on it. X.M.L-L. "Why---"

"No more questions. See you at the party, Kitten," he said and then he left me where I was standing. That man... Pss.

Time passed quickly and that's why the celebration they were talking about also arrived. I intend to not attend anymore because it seems that it is not required for the student to attend.

But I received a gift from that fake prince. Ts A gown that I will wear tonight.

A white knee-length sleeveless dress, it looks simple but elegant because of its shiny fabric and a pair of ankle strap heels. My Mommy herself fixed me but the make-up was not too thick because that's what I wanted.

"You're so beautiful, baby..." my Mommy said softly to me and hugged me.

"I'm an inheritance from you and Dad," I said.

Daddy was going to take me to school since the event was there, but when Daddy saw me, I saw tears forming in his eyes. "Dad? Why are you crying?" I asked him.

He shook his head and suddenly hugged me. "I love you, son..." I notice that my Daddy is often like this but I'm getting used to it.

"Your daddy is emotional again, Cashren," said Mommy.

"Yes. Dad..."

"Let's go?"

***

The celebration prepared by the president and faculty staff was grand to see. The decoration was beautiful but I don't really appreciate it because I don't like this kind of party.

But this time, I appreciated being with the two cousins ​​Giuseppe and Consetta.

The three of us were at the same table and enjoying the party. We were only drinking juice and suddenly a man approached us.

"Ms. Cashren Jhed Vendido?"

"What is it?" I asked with a frown.

"Mr. Lindbergh," he said sparingly with that name. The two of them already know that fake prince so they immediately pushed me away and said I went along.

I caught up with him at a table and there were so many men wearing black suits surrounding him that I almost couldn't see him anymore. He was also alone there.

"Why are you bothering me?" I asked him coldly.

"I just want to be with you just for tonight," he said.

"Excuse me?" Is he like this? Feeling close?

"Sit down, kitten."

"I don't want. I'm going back to our table," I said but he stood up and grabbed my shoulder then sat me down.

"Sit down and wait for your president," he uttered.

President Vazquez had already arrived and he even smiled when he saw me. "Ah, Cashren was the only student who gave you a tour of the school. Cashren is a smart kid, she's just quiet," she said.

"Based on my observation. Yes, she is a quiet kid." Tss, do I still look like a child?

"Thank you for your time, hija."

"What am I doing here? The task you gave me is to accompany the son of our school's sponsor. I have nothing to do with it, right?" instead I said. I'm complaining because why am I at their table? Pss

"That's what I like about you, kitten. You are too straight forward," he uttered.

I didn't say anything more when they both laughed and I just let them go on their trip. I just ate while they were talking. Prof. Eldeyor also came.

I was wondering why my drinks suddenly turned bitter and the strength of its taste but I slowly realized that it was alcohol that I drank. That's why I felt a little dizzy.

I stood up and told them I was just going to the bathroom. I washed up immediately but my dizziness didn't go away. Oh, goodness... Cashren, you're mad at your Daddy.

When I got out, I almost lost my balance, but it's good that someone caught me. I made a facepalm when I saw him. I waved his hand but he helped me to sit on the stairs again.

"I'm sorry. You drank wine. There is no juice on the table," he reasoned out.

"Oh, maybe you meant it, you idiot!" I asked him that he even backed away because of the shock.

"Hey, I'm not a bad person! I wouldn't do that to a kid!" he defends himself.

"Really? Maybe you meant to get me drunk?!" my accusation.

"I won't do that! Stop it, will you?! I am a noble person," he said.

"You are so arrogant!"

"No! I'm just telling the truth!"

***

We went out of the university and he took me to the café that is open 24/7.

He bought coffee for me. "Here... Drink your coffee while it's still hot."

"Why do you want me out? Well, there's still a party at school," I said. I don't know why I went with him.

His few bodyguards remained outside.

"I just don't want to be there anymore. I'm going back to Denmark tomorrow," he said. What about me if he is going back to his country?

"Good then."

"You are really bad girl. I told you that I do not understand your language. English only," he hissed at me. I grinned and took a sip of coffee.

"Who are you to order me? It's your problem if you can't understand me." His eyebrows just crossed.

"I'm going to study. I will learn to speak Tagalog. You'll see."

"Up to you..."

"Hey. That's bad."