A Prince's Love

In the afternoon at Sunshine Café, Cynthia sat waiting for Nizam. In front of her was a cocktail glass with red cherries at the end. She needed a low alcohol drink right now to relax her brain a little from Alena's problem. She felt that she was already attached to her friend mentally. Three years of friendship in joy and sorrow, for Cynthia is more than enough to consider Alena more than her own sibling. That is why she always thinks about Alena's problems. 

Not long after, Nizam came, followed by two people. Seeing Ali and Fuad who always followed Nizam made Cynthia think that Nizam was not an ordinary person. Especially when viewed from the face, posture, way of thinking, and even how to eat it shows that Nizam really came from among noble people.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," Nizam said.

Cynthia shook her hand. "Never mind.. Please sit down"

"Thanks .." said Nizam while sitting down.

Seeing a new guest sitting down. The Cafe waitress immediately approached Nizam,  but before reaching Nizam's table, a man who followed Nizam blocked the waitress. Then they seemed to order coffee and food for Nizam. Cynthia witnessed with her own head how the person who followed Nizam appeared to have stuck a needle that Cynthia was sure was a poison-detecting silver needle. The easiest way to quickly detect poison is to use a poison detection needle

The needle was stabbed into the food and then he looked at it. After making sure there was no change, they wiped it with a tissue. After the food, the needle was dipped in the glass of the drink, then seen, after they were sure it was clean and safe from poison, they served it to Nizam.

"Thank you," said Nizam as he takes a sip of his coffee a little while Cynthia's gaze began to believe Alena's words that Nizam was really a prince.

"I'm sure now your mind is full of questions to me," Nizam said while he stirred the teaspoon through the mug.

"Yeah... You must know. All this is too shocking for me. Starting from your marriage until Alena said that you are a prince." Cynthia replied 

"I am indeed a prince. The future king of Azura. Cynthia, indirectly, you are the one who pushed me into this problem. You pushed Alena to get my attention so that I finally could not avoid Alena's charm. This is my destiny. Actually, I tried to avoid this feeling and even asked Edward to take care of Alena. What destiny determines I should be involved in her life.

Nizam took a deep breath. He then sip his coffee. "Can I smoke a cigarette?" Asked Nizam to Cynthia. Cynthia gave a hand signal that she didn't mind. Nizam took out a cigarette from his shirt pocket. As soon as Nizam slipped a cigarette on his lips, the guard who sat near Nizam's table and Cynthia immediately started a fire for Nizam. Nizam sucked it hard then exhaled slowly. Cynthia did not speak a word. She still sat there waiting for Nizam's next words.

"I was so helpless when I saw her drooping on campus at the dance. Even though I really had no intention of having a relationship with Alena. I had considered how complicated our relationship would be. Do you know how I fought myself to marry Alena? I tried so hard

I had to confront my mother. I almost sacrificed my own life And I also have to hurt my first wife. That's all I did just to be able to marry Alena. If that time the events at the dance had never happened, surely my life and Alena would not be complicated. " Nizam returned to exhaling cigarette smoke.

"Now our marriage has happened. I'm not worried about myself but I'm really worried about Alena. Sometimes I feel that I'm too selfish to drag her into my life full of dangers. But I really love her and want her to be my wife for the rest of my life." Nizam looked emotional to the point that Cynthia felt that in front of her was no longer an ice-hearted Nizam but a fragile man who hoped that his love would go as expected.

"Cynthia You know exactly how innocent Alena is. She is used to living surrounded by pampering. She never thinks of anything complicated. She is so innocent. She sees the world in her own eyes. Frankly, I don't mind her behavior but she can't live in a palace with her attitude. Most people build fake faces on their faces. Sometimes they are so cruel. They were so cruel they could kill other people.

They live full of competition. They must always hone their brains in order to survive. The smarter they are the more they will get to their goal. Competition is there every time. corners of the Palace including the Harem where Alena will live later. The harem is the palace where the wives of the royal members live. The current harem is ruled by my mother. Then later by my first wife. I'm afraid my first wife and mother going against Alena one day, "  Nizam then paused for a moment, He again raised his coffee cup and took a slow sip of its contents. The movements are very elegant and graceful. His body is straight and he sits with one leg crossed politely. Nizam looks very gorgeous.

"Cynthia I know you really love Alena. Of course, you don't want her to live alone surrounded by people who want to get rid of her. Moreover, the whole palace knows I love her very much. They must hate Alena. Alena will be the only stranger in my harem. I can't be beside her all the time. Alena will be alone without a companion. I'm afraid someone will harm her.  Cynthia, I never doubted your intelligence.

I know you are very smart, you have a good analysis. And most importantly, you really love Alena. I need you to look after Alena in my palace. Accompany her so that She does not feel alone. I beg you very much. Come with Alena to Azura. Accompany her in my palace "

Cynthia was speechless. From the start, She was suspicious of what Nizam's purpose was to talk to her. But what she didn't expect was Nizam's gruesome story. How could she let go of her own best friend to fight against such terrible people?

Seeing that Cynthia was silent, Nizam thought that Cynthia was silent because she was thinking about her future. But that is wrong. Cynthia was silent not thinking about her future. Cynthia was silent because she was worried about Alena's future. Cynthia was about to speak when Nizam spoke again.

"I'll guarantee the life of your life dan your family. Even start working now. You don't have to work part-time anymore. I'll pay you right now. So please stay with Alena in her apartment"

"What do you mean Nizam, you will pay for the friendship between me and Alena?"

"Cynthia...I pay you not as a friend of Alena but as an employee who works for me" Nizam said as he took out a checkbook from his pocket. Cynthia looked at Nizam when she saw Nizam write some money on the check. When he handed it to Cynthia. Cynthia almost fainted at the numbers.

"I'm only giving cash this time. Starting next month, my payment will be transferred to your account every month. Umm... You can chat with Alenea tonight. You can tell Alena about this conversation but don't tell me everything I said in detail to her."

Nizam's words made Cynthia frown. It hasn't started yet but Nizam has lied to his wife. This is ridiculous.

"You've started lying to Alena," said Cynthia grimly.

Nizam shook his head, "Yes, I know, and there will be many lies for Alena" said Nizam again.

"It's not good for Alena"

"But I had to do it for her tranquility ​and safety. I don't want her to be scared. I also want besides accompanying Alena, You can teach her not to be too simpleminded and not to trust everyone's words too much. Teach her that life is not as simple as what She thinks. In all her life, she never experienced suffering. This is why she does not have the other level of vigilance."

"Why don't you teach her by yourself."

"I am a crown prince with more than one wife. How can I always be there beside Alena? There are many national duties that I have to do. You are the very right person to always be by Alena's side. You are smart, have strong analytical power and the most important thing is you care about Alena. "

"Thank you for believing in me, but Nizam there is one more thing I really want to know.  I have a question for you about something personal but sorry. This is  really personal." Cynthia said cautiously.

"Ask. But let me guess what you will ask" Nizam smiled bitterly.

"Do you want to ask if it is true that I am impotent? Why didn't I touch Alena and why did I ask you to stay in Alena's apartment. Why don't I sleep with Alena"