12 For You

Four days later...

(In the throne room)

"Your Majesty, they've figured it out," the servant informed.

The king asked, "You mean they've known that we placed a spy recorder?"

"Yes, your majesty, and they've destroyed it."

"It's fine. What did you hear?"

"I heard a man and Jay's voice your majesty."

"You were right. I knew Jay was a spy from the beginning. Have you identified who the man is?" Cameron asked.

"No, your majesty," the servant responded.

"It's okay. Keep investigating."

After the king's conversation with the servant, the king requested for Eleanor's presence.

(At the royal garden)

Eleanor told the king that she just finished cleaning the princess's room. Cameron then looked at the bright blue sky and asked her what her favorite flower was.

"I like red Tulips, your majesty."

"You see those Tulips over there? Pick one and I'll tell you something about it."

When Eleanor got the red Tulip, Cameron asked, "Do you know what red Tulips symbolizes?"

"It means true love your majesty," Eleanor replied.

"That's right. If someone were to ask you why you picked that flower, what would you say?"

"It's because I believe in true love."

"You're indeed a bright young lady. I wanna get to know my servants more, so would you mind if I ask you to formally introduce yourself?"

"It's my pleasure your majesty. My name is Eva and I'm twenty years old," Eleanor responded.

"I like your name. It reminds me of someone I used to know. If it's okay with you, I'd like to share a short story." Cameron smiled.

"I'd be glad to hear it your majesty."

The king explained, "There was once a man who loved a beautiful woman, but he didn't know that the woman had harmful intentions. The woman wanted everything that was his. Until one day, that beautiful woman killed the man. She thought that if the man died, all his riches would be hers. But she was wrong. The man stated that all his riches would be donated to the charity. The woman then raged in anger and couldn't understand why the man didn't give it to her. Until a few days later, she died due to an unknown reason. No one knew that reason except me. She died because she regretted not loving the man whole heartedly."

"Your majesty, that is such a glum story."

"It indeed is. My great grandmother killed my great grandfather."

"I'm sorry, your majesty."

"It's fine. I just wanted to ask you why you believe in such things if there are so much hatred and regrets in this imperfect world."

"Your majesty, for me, love is something you feel not see. It means you would do anything for the person you love. Even if it means risking your life," Eleanor explained.

The king said, "I see. I now know why my sister adores you so much."

After a long day, Eleanor was finally able to rest at her room.

Olivia asked, "How's life being a maid, princess?"

Eleanor replied, "It's not bad, but I just can't stop thinking about something."

"What is it?"

"I just realized that the king does have a soft side."

"Eleanor, you shouldn't be thinking about those kinds of stuff nowadays!"

"Then kindly explain to me why you were eating with the prince the other day."

"Eleanor, the prince ordered me to eat with him or else he'll fire me," Olivia explained.

"Fine. Then we are fair then, but we have a problem. Didn't you noticed that we are suddenly getting close to the king and his siblings?" the princess said.

"I know. It's quite suspicious. I'm starting to assume that they've known what we're here for. Don't forget to be careful in calling my name. One single slip can lead to a hundred problems."

"I'll soon find a way to get into the king's bedroom, but for now, we shouldn't be pondering about these kinds of stuff. It's getting late now. I'm going to bed. Goodnight, Olivia."

(At an unknown place)

"Sir, Jay has come to see you," the servant said.

"Let him in," the voice responded.

Jay said, "Sir, I've caught him. He's alive."

The voice ordered, "Good. Let him take the pill."

"Yes sir. Should I call Jack and the others to help out?" Jay asked.

The voice answered, "No, I have other tasks for them. Don't forget to knock him out once he take a the pill."

"Yes, sir."

When Jay left, the man requested for Jack's presence.

Jack, the general who had betrayed both the Water and Fire kingdom, was also a servant like Jay. A few months ago, Jay saved him from the people who wanted to kill him because he stole money. And that's how he ended up working for the head.

"Have you discovered where the blue gem is?" the voice asked.

"I haven't found anything yet. It isn't in the Water kingdom and It's nowhere to be found," Jack answered.

"That's impossible. Unless the gem is actually in her heart."

"You might be right, but if it was in her heart right now, she should've have been dead by now."

"Jack, I don't know what you're planning, but if you wanna kill them, you'll have to get the red and blue gem for that."

Jack smiled. "Like i said, I want revenge. They've killed my family, so I'll give it back to them. I'm not helping any of you. I'm just siding with you because we have the same intentions."