“Hailey, Is there a most delicious snack in the world??”
“of course.”
Inside an old, deserted warehouse, a young boy in fancy clothes and a girl older than the boy guarding the man sat chatting away..
“More than anything I've ever eaten?”
“yes, Your Highness.”
A child prince in fancy clothes. The girl guarding him is a secretary. This is their relationship and position..
“hmm… I really want to eat that snack.. Where can I get it??”
“Prince, The sweetest and most delicious thing in the world is poison.. And the poison tempts with its infinitely sweet scent and kills those who fall for its temptation..”
“That means poisoned tea is the most delicious thing in the world.?”
“yes, Your Highness.”
The prince tilted his head at the secretary's words, and the secretary smiled faintly at the sight..
“You look the prettiest when you smile like that. From now on, when you and I are alone, try to smile often.”
"yes, I will do that.”
Maybe these two are in love now.
*
“Did you call?, Abamama?”
“okay, Come here and sit down..”
The prince sat down on a splendid gold-decorated chair without knowing what was going on..
“Hailey. Let's just step back now..”
“yes, your majesty.”
He saw the secretary who was sticking close to the young prince and sent him out the door because he didn't like something., The prince sat there with a hardened expression, as if he didn't like this kind of king..
“Today is a special day, so relax, Seed..”
“It's a special day?”
“The princess of the neighboring country came here in person to see you..”
The king did not meet the prince's eyes and slowly poured the tea from the still warm cup.. And the young prince frowned and said.
“Abamamama, I'm still young. But why are you telling me to get a fiancée already??”
“It's not early at all. Be quiet and when the princess comes, greet her politely and be close to her..”
No, what does this mean?. You're already engaged, and you're not even an adult yet?. Besides, I had absolutely no intention of getting married..
The prince was very angry at his father who did not respect or listen to his opinions and thoughts.. But, far from having any power or authority, the only thing he actually had was his secretary, Haley..
“Abamama!”
“If I say this much, you should understand, Seed. Even at this very moment, there are people eagerly eyeing your spot.. We must announce the marriage to the world as soon as possible and put an end to the rebellion..”
iced coffee… Disgusting.
He told her to marry a stranger just because her throne was threatened.? That's ridiculous. How could that be possible?? how….
“ah, And I think it's time to change the secretary.. Let's find a good one today.”
“I don't like it. I have no intention of hiring a secretary other than Haley..”
“When have I ever listened to you? Just accept it as it is.. Don't whine like a child.”
Seriously, there's nothing I can do as I please.. It's been like that since long ago, just because you inherited royal blood.. Just because he is the son of a king, he is not as free as other children his age., I've lived an unusual life.. Everyone thinks that if you are a member of the royal family, you will enjoy a comfortable life, inherit the throne when you get older, and live a life of luxury, but you are wrong.. The position of prince is not as comfortable as others think., Not rich, I wasn't happy either.
“I will meet my fiancée.. Instead, don't touch Hailey.. This is my last request..”
“…Yeah, let's do that. It might be better not to change in the first place than to suddenly change and adapt.. Just go in.”
*
“Your Highness… Are you okay??”
“Hailey, won't you run away to a neighboring country with me??”
“Your Highness… ….”
“haha, It's a joke, it's a joke….”
The prince with a bad complexion. As usual, the secretary stands by his side.
*
After finishing his preparations, the prince went to the reception room where the princess of the neighboring country was waiting.. Next to me was a secretary wearing a different, more flashy outfit than usual.. Contrary to expectations, the secretary felt relieved by the prince's relaxed face.. Without even imagining what would happen later.
“Welcome. I've been waiting for you.”
“Sorry to keep you waiting. Preparations were delayed….”
“I'm fine. Your Highness.”
“….”
The secretary's heart was torn as she watched the prince, who was just staring at the food in front of him with a calm expression and stuffing it into his mouth one by one..
“I think you've finished your meal, so I'll treat you to dessert..”
“I am so grateful that you are taking such good care of me..”
I told my secretary to bring dessert to the princess who was shy and smiling brightly, with eyes that showed no trace of life..
“I'd like to have some snacks for dessert., Hailey.”
“…!”
A bad feeling dug deep into Haley's chest..
“Prepare me the most delicious snack in the world.”
And then something happened that he didn't want to happen..
‘Hailey, Is there a most delicious snack in the world??’
‘of course.’
‘More than anything I've ever eaten?’
‘yes, Your Highness.’
‘hmm… I really want to eat that snack.. Where can I get it??’
‘Prince, The sweetest and most delicious thing in the world is poison.. And the poison tempts with its infinitely sweet scent and kills those who fall for its temptation..’
‘That means poisoned tea is the most delicious thing in the world.?’
‘yes, Your Highness.’
iced coffee… Why did I say that?… Why did I say such useless things? There must be a separate, more delicious snack in the world.… Why would I, who doesn't even know you, say something like that?…
I regret it. I regret it countless times. In the end, the weight that was too heavy for a young prince to bear came crashing down on him.. I should have protected you more, I should have paid more attention, I should have realized it when you said let's run away together earlier and run away…
Thump- Thudding-
A stream of fear and guilt runs down the secretary's pale cheeks.. The prince, looking at him like that, smiles faintly and urges him on..
“Come on, Hailey. Bring me the most delicious snack in the world.”
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King... don't die...