Chapter LV
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Even if his eyes were close, Prince Yi Eul or even if his eyes were on the newspaper, he could actually feel Jae Kyung’s stare towards him. They’re now inside the Crown Prince’s study room after they attended a certain forum and went to a dinner appointment as well.
Ever since that conversation with Prince Yi Ryeo, Jae Kyung started to observe him for an unknown reason. He was just brushing off the thought that she’s observing him or just staring at him.
But now, he already had enough.
“Seriously, if you have something to say, go on say it. It’s already annoying,” he said while reading—or more like staring at the newspaper.
“You’re not really looked alike,” Jae Kyung muttered, nodding as if she’s convinced.
Prince Yi Eul couldn’t help but frown. “What?”
“Your cousin. His Highness Grand Prince Yi Ryeo,” Jae Kyung answered. “When I first saw you together with him, I thought you’ve really looked alike. But as many occasions that I see the two of you together, especially today, I realized that you’re not really looked alike,” then she slightly pointed Prince Yi Eul. “Especially you. You’re much different from him.”
Why? Did I look more handsome? Prince Yi Eul cleared his throat, trying to hide his curiosity and subtle excitement about what Jae Kyung saw on him. “What’s so different about me from him?”
Jae Kyung slightly pointed at him as she spoke. “You actually scary-looking and always grumpy,” she then imitated Prince Yi Eul’s grumpy expression but she actually overdid it like she’s imitating the Grinch instead of the Crown Prince. “Prince Yi Ryeo, on the other hand, he’s more gentle and angelic. He’s like a ball of sunshine and he’s handsome. He actually looked cute especially when he smiles.”
Jae Kyung was actually trying her best not to squeal but of course, she slightly squealed after describing and complimenting that Grand Prince which actually made the Crown Prince Yi Eul frown.
“What? Him? Handsome? Hah, for your information, I am more handsome than him. I could even pass a supermodel without even auditioning. Geumankeum naneun jalsaenggyottta,” Prince Yi Eul said, proudly that Jae Kyung could imagine how his nose grew longer like Pinocchio. That’s how handsome I am
That’s how boastful he is.
“Huh?” Jae Kyung asked, faking an exaggerated expression just to tease the Crown Prince. “You? Handsome? Which part? Which part of you is handsome?” she even looked around, even opened the books on Prince Yi Eul’s table as if she’s looking for something just trying to tease the Crown Prince more. “Where is it? I couldn’t find the handsomeness you’re talking about!”
A memory of Prince Yi Ryeo’s staring at him flashed on Prince Yi Eul’s mind. The way the Grand Prince gave him a sharp gaze behind his innocent smile as walked past him and whispered. “Watch your girl.”
Of course, Jae Kyung will not be going to complain that he’s an arrogant of a Crown Prince if he couldn’t prove it to them.
With an arrogant smirk, Prince Yi Eul responded. “Watch your mouth.”
“Because this girl is mind, and no one will ever going to touch her.”
Prince Yi Eul reached for Jae Kyung’s head and gently turned her head towards his face as he leaned closer to her which made her lock gazes with him. “Here. You’re looking at it right now.”
Jae Kyung gasped at how their faces were centimeters away from each other. She wanted to back away, look away or even get out of the study room just for the Crown Prince not to hear how loud the beating of her heart but she couldn’t. The Crown Prince’s hold was firm yet gentle that she didn’t know if the reason why she couldn’t back away was either Prince Yi Eul was holding her or because…
…or because for the first time in her life, she was mesmerized by these dark orbs in front of her, glistening because of the full moon’s light. She didn’t know why she felt so breathless. She just didn’t know.
This is the first time that she’ll be going to admit, the Crown Prince’s eyes were gentle and beautiful that took her breath away.
— Dealing Prince Arrogant, Chapter 49
“Prince Yi Eul.”
“Hmm?”
“Your Highness?”
“Hmm?”
“Jeonha?”
“What?”
Jae Kyung stared at him. “You told me we’re going to an important appointment,” then, she pointed to the window. “But here we are in Myeondong just to buy an Odeng-guk with full disguise? Are you serious?”
“What? We did this once. I don’t think this is a problem, though,” Prince Yi Eul said, wearing a blonde wig and a bonnet and Jae Kyung was wearing the same color of the wig and the same bonnet that looked exactly like Prince Yi Eul’s. They even rode on Prince Yi Eul’s new car. Yep, he purchased the car earlier just for them not to get noticed by the reporters who were actually stalking them.
“You said that it’s not good for us to go to the public. You said it yourself,” Jae Kyung told him, emphasizing each word she’s telling him.
Prince Yi Eul just cleared his throat. “I’m hungry. Let’s go,” he walked out of the car and went immediately to the food stall where Odeng-guk , tteokbokki and any other Korean street foods were served. He walked towards it without sparing Jae Kyung a glance.
“At least open the door, you stupid prince,” she looked at the driver and gestured him a ‘hush’. “Don’t tell him.”
The old man chuckled and nodded. “Yes, Your Highness.”
As soon as she gone out of the car, she walked towards the Crown Prince’s whose now enjoying the three sticks of Odeng-guk in his hand. He pointed to the other three separated sticks of Odeng-guk when he noticed Jae Kyung. “Let’s eat!”
“Yeah, thanks,” Jae Kyung responded, totally dropping the formalities.
“You’re the one who’ll gonna pay, right?”
Jae Kyung’s eyes widen as she held one stick of Odeng-guk to eat. “How dare you? You’re the rich one here, why do you want me to pay for you?”
Prince Yi Eul laughed at her. “Yeah, thanks for the treat.”
“Just how dare you?!” Jae Kyung was about to hit him as he laughed at her when she saw a familiar face on the road.
Her eyes widen. Her expression totally changed as she felt shivers on her spine. She trembled and she felt weak that she even dropped the Odeng-guk.
Prince Yi Eul noticed that he spoke at her. “Hey, you’re food—”
Prince Yi Eul noticed it and for the first time…
“Jae Kyung…”
He saw how terrified Jae Kyung was.
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