The Emperor Is Searching

Kleila became a name no one remembered as the days go by, she's now known as Irra, but the main reason for this is because you hardly see Kleila out of her room and this stayed this way even the day the prince went on his first war of becoming the Emperor of Hanbon

No one else knows this until the day it happened, but Kleila knows ..how couldn't she, when she even fasted for his success which indeed he succeeded and the day before that Joyful day, Prince Hae-Jin became the Emperor of Hanbon.

It was a joyful day for all, a day which caused five days endless celebration, Kleila wasn't among any of it but she saw, she saw it all.

Things stayed as they were even as she turned Sixteen, no one wished her happy birthday but how could they? ever since she has been staying in the palace, she did not interact much with the people in the palace, nor did she interact with the Emperor who seems to want the same. Knowing she looked different, having half-africa and half-Asian blood, and therefore she was constantly hiding.

And this was her major reason but Kleila have always wished to be close to the Emperor, she has seen how his mother seeks his attention but he never gives it to her and just like any other days since she turned sixteen, she got up from her room, her scarf covering her hair, she set off to the battle arena training center.

When she got there, she stood near the side entrance and begin to watch the Emperor as, like always, defeats his opponent.

After the Emperor was done, he took a towel and wipe the sweat from his body before placing the towel on his shoulder and began to walk out. When he got the entrance, Leila greets him and to her surprise he answers her while smiling.

This hasn't happened ever so Kleila is quite surprised by it. Normally he always ignore her when ever Kleila greets him and this made her thought he hate her so she made it a routine to always be wherever he is, except whenever he's with his woman.

"Although mother told me your name, I can't quite remember, will you help me with that? He asked.

Kleila blushed, feeling a bit overwhelmed at finally having someone's attention. She could feel herself shaking from nervousness and took a few steps back to get some space while tugging down her hair cover in a good position.

"Stop covering your hair, every bit of you is beautiful." The Emperor said. His hand reached out and stroked her hair. "Really black hair and really pale skin."

Kleila gasped at the intimate contact and turned to look at him, her eyes shining. No one had ever stroked her hair before, and for him to do so caused her heart to flutter with joy.

The Emperor looks at her and smile, he smiles because this is the first time he have seen Kleila not in one corner hiding, also smiling and he's the reason why. Still smiling ..he move his fingers to c.a.r.e.s.s her face, marveling at her soft, pale skin.

Kleila shyly returned his smile, liking his warmth and his gentle, feathery torches. Her wee heart glowed, and she felt warm all over.