BURNING AFFECTION - EPISODE 24 AND 25

The hug got longer and longer, Jimin kept smiling charmingly while Kimora kept her face on his chest still

She broke it after a while and looked up at his smiling face

“Don’t ignore me anymore… please” she said pleadingly

Jimin pulled her cheeks gently. ” I promise, I was only…. concerned, honestly seeing you in that position with him annoyed me, it made different thoughts pop up in my head and I’ve been restless since then” he said

*I’m sorry once again” she said

“Don’t say sorry anymore, I should be saying that for ignoring my guardian” he smiled

A big smile formed on her lips and she stood on her toes then kissed his right and left cheek, their hearts palpitating like crazy

Jimin blushed heavily and she laughed. “Let’s find a spot to watch the stars from” she said and he took her hand

” Follow me” he said

” Yes your highness” she replied

” Shhhh… Jimin when we’re together” he said and she nodded

He pulled her along in the garden till they got to a river,her eyes widened

“I never knew there’s a river in this garden” she said surprisingly

” Not everyone knows too, all they know is that it’s a flower garden” he replied

The river has the reflection of the stars on it and that made it shine even when it’s night, it’s beautiful!

Jimin sat and she sat beside him, their bodies touching

“It’s beautiful here, I can’t believe I’m allergic to beautiful flowers, I wonder what my sin is” she said, staring at the water

” What happens when you inhale the scent?” He asked

“I bleed much blood till I lose consciousness” she replied

He took her left hand and squeezed it lightly

” But I’m here now” he said

“Yes, thankfully our allergies are paused when we’re with each other, I’m glad I can sit in this flower garden with you and watch the stars with you Jimin” she replied

” Me too, you know…. since I was young, I’ve always loved the rain but mother always warns me against going inside it, she’ll always say it’s dangerous, as a stubborn kid, I decided to enter the rain secretly one day” Jimin said

” The….what happened?” Kimora asked

” I did… but the outcome was sad, I got burnt badly from the rain, even my face got affected, thanks to royal shaman Gaeul, she helped a lot and the scars dissappeared, that still remained the scariest day I’ve ever witnessed, since then I’ve been staying away from rain though there are unfortunate events in which drops of rain will mistakenly touch me, I always pass through agony anytime it happens, but you came… and with you I can stay in the rain without getting affected, I cherish and adore you so much Kimora” he said, staring at her, still holding her hand

“I’m glad I got to guard you” she smiled

“I’m glad you’re my guardian” he replied

” Did you love flowers since you were a kid?” She asked

” Yes, and I love playing with flowers a lot, when late grandpa noticed, he built this flower garden for me, I still miss grandpa till now” he replied

She scooted closer to him and placed her head on his shoulder, he smiled, touching her hair fondly

“The big Dipper!” She said, pointing at it

“Yes, it’s beautiful isn’t it?” He replied

“The stars have always been beautiful” she replied

” Like you” he replied and Kimora faced him

“You’re beautiful… kitten” he replied and she blushed like crazy, she can feel her cheeks heating up

“A lot of people told me that already but…. hearing it from you feels different, and what’s kitten?” She replied

” Kimora sounds like kitten, take it as a pet name” he replied

” I love it” she smiled

” I’m glad you do” he replied, replacing her head on his shoulders

The cool night breeze is blowing slowly and they both feel at peace right now, not thinking of anything else…

Cory stepped back after he finished watching the scene

“A beautiful scene to behold” he thought as he came out of the garden

“But why do I feel like their lovestory will have many obstacles, no king will allow his prince to marry a maid, it has never happened…..what do we do” he thought..

” Cory” Cal’s voice called in front of him, he looked up to see Cal and Darrin

Darrin’s hand is still bandaged cos of his finger that was cut

“Your highness” Cory bowed

Cal came closer and touched his shoulder, looking at him in the eye

“Work for me” he said

“I don’t understand what you mean your highness” he replied

Cal laughed loudly. “I know you fully understand, and I’m aware of the fact that you’re the stubborn type, don’t make me use the sword to force you, right now I’m offering a lot of fortunes, if I employ force, you’ll get nothing in return” Cal said

” I’m sorry your highness, I’ve sworn my loyalty to prince Jimin and no one can make me go against him” Cory said

Cal drew his sword as usual and placed it on Cory’s neck, Darrin smiled satisfactorily

“I can kill you here right now, no one will ask me questions” he said

” Even if you kill me hundred times, if I come back hundred times, I’ll still serve prince Jimin” Cory replied defiantly

” Shut up!, And what’s so special and Jimin!, What’s so important about him!” Cal yelled angrily, the sword has slightly cut Cory’s neck and blood is dripping down slowly already

“Cal Jung, the fact that you’re brainless and I’m brilliant, isn’t that enough?” Jimin said, coming out of the garden

He got to them and stood between Cal and Cory

“Take the sword off his neck, now” he said seriously

Cal slowly took the sword off Cory’s neck and Immediately tried to wound Jimin with it but Jimin quickly bent down, the sword cut through space instead

Jimin smiled shortly before standing up

“Your highness go, I’ll see to this” Cory said

” No Cory, I need to settle this myself” Jimin replied and took the sword from Cory

He charged towards Cal and they started a very dangerous swordsfight

The harsh and loud clashing of their swords shows how much is their hatred for each other

Jimin slashed Cal’s robe arm and it tore, Cal rushed forward in fury and aimed at Jimin’s stomach but Jimin jumped up and landed behind him

It’s obvious that Darrin is surprised, Cory smiled althrough

Cal looked back at Jimin who has a wide grin on his handsome face

“You bastard!!!!” He shouted and charged forward again

Jimin rushed towards him too and they both wounded each other but Cal’s wound is the most severe

Jimin got a slight cut on his face while Cal got cut on the arm, deeply.

Blood dripped out of Cal’s arm and Darrin rushed to him

“Your highness!” He shouted

“You can still decide to continue with me, but I can’t promise you two legs by the time we’ll be done” Jimin said and Cory almost laughed

” You two!” The King’s voice came

King Jung came with his numerous guards and they were surrounded

“Father” Jimin bowed

“Your majesty” Cal bowed too

“I’m doing all my possible best to make harmony reign in this palace but you two are here, fighting each other!, How is that supposed to happen if this keeps happening!, Living in peace why is it so hard to do!” King Jung said angrily

They both kept their heads bowed, not saying anything

“Take them both to the library, they’re both getting locked in together till tomorrow evening” King Jung ordered..

” No … No father!, Father!” Cal shouted as he was taken away

“I’ll be fine” Jimin whispered to Cory as he’s being taken away too

Cory smiled and bowed as king Jung left with his guards

He looked at Darrin before walking to him

“Seems you lost a finger” he said mockingly

“Watch what you say” Darrin replied

“Next time it’ll surely be your manhood” Cory said in mockery before leaving.

******

Ginelle’s house**

She just finished taking a night shower, she settled down in front of the mirror and started dolling up her face with make up

She made it thick as usual especially the lip color, it’s deep red, she’s an expert when it comes to that

She parted her hair in the middle and packed it tight to the back before braiding it to one single long braid

She folded it up before picking her artificial hair which has been braided beautifully, she rolled the artificial hair on top of her hair and it changed her look slightly, she looks like the real gisaeng she is right now

Then she attached the hairpins one by one to hold the hair in place

She stood and got her robe, it’s white and light blue in colour

She put it on and dressed up then wore her shoes before getting her cloak

She covered her head before leaving the house under the cover of the night

She only walked for a short time till she got to where she’s going

Gisaeng house (Slut house) was boldly written in front of it

She sighed and removed her cloak which she kept somewhere before going in.

******

Next morning**

Kimora woke up feeling happy, last night was really the best night of her life for the fact that she slept on Jimin’s shoulders for long and watched the stars with him, he’s cool and lively apart from being handsome and kind

She smiled, getting down from the bed

She made sure to brush and take her bath before leaving the room for the kitchen

“Good morning headmaid Ambrosia” she greeted the first person she came across

“You look extra gorgeous this morning” Ambrosia smiled

“My friend has always been gorgeous, everyday” Tania chipped in

” You weren’t in your room at 8, last night, where were you?” Ambrosia asked

” I’m…I was….I… went to watch the stars” she replied

” You weren’t by the fence, do you perhaps have another spot where you view the stars from?” Ambrosia asked

” Yes… that’s… right” she replied

” I guess so, I just wanted to check on you” Ambrosia said

” Thanks for your kindness headmaid” she smiled

” I’m going to serve prince Jimin’s breakfast” Tania said, carrying the royal tray and going out of the kitchen

She knocked when she got go his room and it was Cory who opened the door

“I’m here with the breakfast of his highness” she said

“He’s in lock up till the evening so…” Cory said

“Oh… I’ll take my leave then” she replied

“Your coin” Cory said, picking a fallen coin from the ground

” Oh…that’s mine” Tania said, looking back

“Where do I put it?” Cory said, wanting to drop it on the royal tray

“No no no…. don’t be dumb how can you place a coin on a royal tray” she said quickly

” Dumb?” Cory said

” I mean… it’s senseless to…

“Senseless?” Cory said again

” Ok you can take it I’m tired of you!” Tania replied and rolled eyes before leaving

Cory laughed loudly, leaving Jimin’s room immediately

He decided to go practice archery at the palace practice ground

He walked there and got his arrows and bows, he had barely shot three when Suzy appeared

“Teach me how to shoot an arrow” she said and he looked back at her

” Your highness it’s not right” he replied

“But it’s right to teach Royalty French” she replied

” Your highness” Cory said

” Ok, I’ll just go tell father that you’re doing thinks with Royalty” she said and turned to go

He blocked her, touching her shoulders before realizing

“Ok let’s do it” he said and she smiled, she looked at her shoulders that he’s holding and he made to remove his hands..

“Don’t you dare…. Don’t remove your hands” she said and he kept holding it

Suzy closed her eyes and before he knew it, she hugged him.

“Your highness!” He said shockingly

“Don’t move” Suzy replied

*****

Library**

Jimin sat, reading the fifth book silently while Cal paced around, not standing anywhere around him

His wounded arm has been treated though and Jimin’s face has been treated too

“I really don’t know why the heavens decided to make you come as my brother” Cal suddenly said

” And who says I’m happy cos you’re my brother, do you know my saddest day on Earth?, The day you were born with me, the fact that we were born on the same day Is even annoying” Jimin replied and Cal smiled dangerously

“That maid, I heard her name is Kimora, I’m aware there’s something between you two, I can just smell it right from when you let her into the royal palanquin with us, if I spill that out, you think she’ll be spared?” Cal said

” Any other thing?” Jimin said

” The maids were forbidden from attending the festival but she did…. once I open my mouth and say a word about it to his majesty, she’s gone* Cal said and Jimin laughed

“So you rely on carrying news about, I support your career” he said

” Read my lips Jimin Jung, I’ll be the one to kill you, cursed prince” Cal said and the door opened

” Your highness, his majesty says you both are free” the guard said and Cal stormed out of the room

” Cursed?” Jimin wondered as he walked silently out of the room

He came across Janis by the corridor and they stopped to look at each other for a while

“We need to talk” Janis said and they both walked to a silent part of the palace

” What’s between you and Kimora?” They both said at the same time

” I should be the one asking that” Jimin said

“Why?”

“You’re aware about the reason Janis” Jimin replied

” You like her too?” Janis asked

” What does it look like?” Jimin replied

“I was with her, I liked her first before you came Jimin” Janis said

” Janis I don’t like talking too much so let’s just wait and see what happens at the end” Jimin said and walked away.

” I miss her so much” he thought as he entered his room

******

Royal shaman Gaeul’s shrine**

“The night air is so eerie, what’s gonna happen?” She asked herself, looking around

The air is so strong that it shook everything in the shrine

Gaeul started chanting words while swaying her red fan but that only helped for a while

An evil presence suddenly landed in the shrine which terrified her

Black flames is surrounding him and the eyes are red, his hair is long like that of a girl and there’s no doubt that he’ll be handsome as a human but he’s surely not a human, he’s a demon

He looks scary!, Bad dark energy emanates from him

“Star king?” Gaeul said, blocking herself with her red fan

” You know who I am….so don’t try to interfere, I’m back!” He shouted, his voice echoing

” Why did you come back?, You’ve been exiled into darkness!” Gaeul said, staying back

If there’s any powerful dark demon in the whole globe,then it’s him

“To do what needs to be done, take revenge on Petal!” He roared and hit the wall

The wall cracked and lioness fell out of the painting

“Star king?” She said

“Let’s go” he replied and vanished with lioness

” What to do?, So….is the non-human related to Petal and star king?, How?” She wondered.

*****

Palace**

Kimora can’t help but feel the difference in the air tonight as she walked to the flower garden

The air is unbearably cold but she beared it till she got to the garden

“Why do I feel like something is not right?” She asked herself as she walked slowly into the garden

” I’ve been waiting!” Jimin’s voice woke her up from her thoughts and she looked up to see him waiting

She smiled widely as she rushed to him. “Have you been waiting for long?” She said and he hugged her instead

” Yeah, I missed you throughout my lockup with Cal” he replied

She broke the hug and looked at his wounded face

” It’s minor, don’t worry about it kitten” he said

“It must hurt a lot” she replied, touching it

” No I’m ok” he replied, taking her hand and kissing it before hugging her again, longer than the first

“Kimora” he said

“Yes Jimin” she replied, wanting to break the hug but he held her tightly to himself

“My heart is beating so fast right now” he said

“So is mine” she replied and he slowly broke the hug, he held her face and leaned in to kiss her forehead

She held his hands to her face and her heart beat increased, so is his

His eyes turned wistful and passionate as he started leaning in again, aiming for her lips

Her heart slammed hard on her ribcage as she closed her eyes expectantly

Jimin was just about to crash his lips on hers when an harsh wind blew past then, it made Jimin fall but Kimora stood

Right in front of him, she transformed but instead of the pink eyes, her eyes are bloody red and instead of the tempting lips, her lips are red and her white nails are now black

Only her robe and hair is white right now and it’s scary..

Jimin kept lying down and he’s as scared as hell right now

“Kim… Kimora* he stuttered as she came closer without smiling

Her face held mercilessness and coldness and she’s looking at him like she doesn’t know him

She super sped to him and knelt beside him then grabbed his neck tightly, pinning him to the ground and seizing air from going to his lungs

“Die* She muttered coldly and the harsh wind blew again, she choked him more and he started bleeding from the mouth instantly

“Kimora…. Come back… to your… senses, jebbal (please) ” He stuttered, vomiting more blood..