Zendaya of the Night

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

I personally hate Alexandro Belmonto for further perpetuating the s*****y system of the kingdom. His business is raising child-slaves and selling them in slave markets. Since he has become a part of the council, he has also used this as an avenue to create a law that legalizes s*****y, for the kingdom's interest and a way of boosting the kingdom's economy, he said. But I know well enough that he is a goddamn capitalist and he is the worst of their kind.

The next days were busy again. Diana paid a visit as well in order to procure me the best dress for my coronation day, a historical takeoff point of this kingdom. I specifically asked my gown to make me look fierce and powerful, while beautiful at the same time. She has sketched several gowns, and I liked the third one-a gown with different shades of blue, like of an ice, and its sleeves were like wings of the nightingale, in a faded caerulean hue. "This one." I told Diana.

"Alright, I better go to my workshop then and start making one. Apparently, ang pinakamahirap pa ang iyong napili. But you have taste, I must say."

"I know you can do it. We have seven days left. Thank you so much, Diana. You've helped me a lot."

"You can count on me, Princess Zendaya." She smiled. She went on to take my body measurements after and then she took her leave.

As I was reading my speech for my coronation day, there was a knock on my door. "Sino iyan?"

"Me." That bored voice, it's Enzo.

"What do you want?"

"Just checking out on the princess if she is still alive. Hindi ka na masyadong lumalabas sa iyong kuwarto." Aniya.

Tumayo ako at saka ko binuksan ang pinto, bumungad naman agad si Enzo sa akin. He was tall and he had brown hair that turns to a darker shade of gold if hit with sunlight, he was a little dark and you can see his toned muscles that screamed of how hard he has trained to be a knight ever since he was young, and okay, attractive. But I hate his guts and he annoys me.

"Miss mo lang ako." I grinned. The only thing I like about him though is that he hates nobility and formality. So, I can be myself around him and don't feel awkward about being a princess. He is a breath of fresh air.

"Pwe." He made a disgusted expression which earned a scowl by yours truly, "anyway, katatapos lang ng training ko. Tambay muna ako rito." Walang sabi siyang pumasok sa aking kuwarto at sinara niya ang pinto. Pagkatapos ay humiga siya sa aking kama.

"What the hell, Enzo? Pawisan ka!"

"Naligo na ako bago ako pumunta rito." He whined.

Umiling na lang ako. Ako lang ang nakakakita sa side na ito ni Enzo, if we're in front of other people, he'd go cold and aloof. That is why he is feared by most, but secretly loved by women of the kingdom.

Hindi ko na lang siya pinansin at muli akong bumalik sa pagbabasa at pagsusulat ng aking script. "So, you have no plans of getting married."

"Wala." Sagot ko habang nagsusulat.

"Then you will be the end of your bloodline, of the royal family... Paano ang susunod na henerasyon? Sino ang mamumuno?"

"I am planning to change the system, Enzo." I looked at him and smiled, "it will be a very hard battle, but it is what must be done. As for my bloodline, I will think of it when it is the right time. For now, I must focus on more pressing issues that I want to address as I will play both the role of the King an Queen."

"So you are not only against patriarchy, but also monarchy. Ang iisipin talaga ng mga tao ay rebelde ka dahil nais mong baguhin ang kanilang mga nakasanayan. When people face things they do not understand, they tend to judge."

"Then let them judge all they want, at the end of the day, ako pa rin ang pinuno. They have no choice but to follow."

"Alright, alright." Bumuntonghininga si Enzo at saka niya pinikit ang kaniyang mga mata, "just don't push yourself too hard and also, rest. Your health is also important."

"I know." Napansin siguro niya ang itim na bagahe sa ilalim ng aking mga mata. He was right though, I must look at my most beautiful state for the coronation. Kaya naman tinigil ko muna ang pagsusulat at tumabi ako sa kama kay Enzo.

He was right beside me and we were both facing the ceiling of my room, "I didn't think you'd pull whatever you did off on your coming of age." He whispered.

"Surprised?"

"I was already expecting that you'd do something crazy, yes, but still, surprised."

I chuckled. "Well, I am Zendaya Zandeyi of the Nightingale family, surprises are my forte."

I felt the wave of exhaustion that has suddenly cascaded my body and I closed my eyes, "good night, Zendaya."

"Good night, Enzo."

As I drifted away to the realms of neverland, I felt something churn inside me, my heart pounded a little too hard. I just felt how it was too unusually serene. I had this foreboding premonition... As if it is the calm before the storm.