The Next Prince, Chapter 29 pg1
The Next Prince, Chapter 29 pg1
Chapter 29: The First Date.
The Mercedes-Benz in dark gray moved along the small road before slowing down as it turned into the parking lot according to the map displayed on the screen.
Inside the silent car, no conversations were exchanged. Until the luxurious car came to a stop, Charan turned his attention to the quiet person sitting beside him throughout the journey.
Khanin wasn't asleep, but rather absorbed in observing the pedestrian route to the store. The light from the screen illuminated his charming face as he bent down to read the map in his hands, fully focused.
After Vetis sent a message to reveal the coordinates of the candidate who caught his eyes to Khanin, he didn't hesitate to set off on his own to this location, a small entertainment venue hidden deep in a side street and open after sunset.
Vetis note advised that a high-profile individual like Khanin shouldn't have come here by himself, due to his appearance and appropriateness that the young man didn't pay attention to.
His objective was Mira, the bartender. She didn't have a main job elsewhere, so Khanin didn't want to miss this golden opportunity. He tactfully persuaded Charan to accompany him, citing an important mission.
First and foremost, it was to inquire about the rumors regarding the purchase of swords by both factions... to recruit Mira to join the team. The venue was a small entertainment area in the city center, not conspicuous on the main road. Instead, it was hidden in a narrow alley and opened after sunset.
It was a place well-suited for spreading rumors more effectively than anywhere else. Khanin was quite confident that the words of a traveler would help the news spread wider and faster. Therefore, he had to hurry and arrive as soon as possible.
“Let's go together.”
“In a moment...”
“I have made a decision.” Khanin interjected instantly, even though the older person hadn't finished speaking.
Charan hesitated, not wanting to disrupt the Young Prince's game, but safety was important. Because of this reason, the young man chose to support in his own way.
“I am not forbidding you from going, but there must be someone to watch over.”
“Watch over? Who?”
“....” Charan paused and replied, pointing to the rearview mirror, revealing the group of bodyguards from the Pitakthewa family who had prepared... four cars in total.
“You... We are going on a date. We are not marching in a procession, let’s just go together. It's a date, not a parade.”
“...”
“Warm teamwork, like a football team.” The white-bearded host grumbled with a smile. Khanin hugged his chest, making a stubborn gesture for Charan to try to pinch his soft and plump cheeks.
“For safety, they will watch over from a distance and guard from tourists.” The commander's order was always careful. The young man chose to have a group of guards patrol and follow without attracting attention.
Therefore, when the Young Prince got out of the car, Charan was the only one who walked side by side with the thin figure, sending a signal for the remaining ten people in the tourist group to maintain a certain distance.
The demeanor of being cautious diminished. Khanin seemed more relaxed. He walked along the paved walkway, zooming in and out of the map, and spoke more assertively than before.
“From the parking lot, it's still a long walk. We have to pass through this alley to reach the entrance of the store. There's a market too.”
“Really?” Charan asked in surprise because this corner didn't seem like anything special.
“Exactly, we have to pass through the market. The map shows that it's straight ahead.”
With their height difference, Charan couldn't see what Khanin was pointing at. The young man hesitated, approaching cautiously, squinting his eyes while his slender legs moved slowly, accompanied by hand gestures signaling the approaching figures of guards at a shorter distance.
The long, narrow alley, about three hundred meters long, made Charan feel uneasy. The significant reason being aware that this place was a notorious spot where anyone could enter.
It was too risky. If the young lord became involved, it would surely be a big issue.
Anxiety commanded the brain to make the tall figure move closer to the small one. The handsome face leaned closer to the small head, synchronizing with another person's gaze.
“...” Charan paused, captivated by the beautiful eyes. He hesitated, preparing to withdraw his body, but Khanin refused to cooperate. Light, attractive, his body leaned against the sturdy arm, maintaining a sincere smile while his playful eyes sparkled.
“This close is good enough.”
“But...”
“It's getting tiring... we are here on a date. Remember, a date.” A faint whisper of warning about today's mission, accompanied by a pause, urging Charan to look around, people passing by with curiosity and interest.
The young man stopped performing his distant pose and walked back to meet the white figure who took another step. Charan bit his lower lip, trying to maintain a calm demeanor. Although Khanin's date comments caused a surge of warmth through his cheeks and unsettled his mind to some extent...
“This alley is too narrow. We should find another entrance, like the VIP route.” After passing the first five meters, amidst the bustling crowds, Charan started expressing his strong opinions.
The young man worried about the overcrowding of tourists on a Friday night, which clashed with the small Young Prince's seemingly unaffected demeanor.
“I understand your concern, but we have brought ten people. Walking like this is nothing. Let's be normal... If we use the VIP route, it won't look normal.” “...”
“...”
“By the way... I want to go to the market. What do they call it here? Is it a flea market?” A long, rattling whisper accompanied by a gentle squeeze on the strong bicep.
Charan tried hard not to let the younger one worry too much, but the words inadvertently escaped, influencing the atmosphere...
“Yes, it's a flea market.”
“Let's go to the market first... We might get to the bar before the bartender arrives, almost ten minutes, please... Please. Please. Let's just go to the market for a while.”
The sweet voice and the way of intertwining gazes, along with frequent blinking, were like unknown, playful beings since their acquaintanceship. Charan inadvertently stopped considering, realizing that this approach seemed easy, but the unexpected results were incredible.
“Wow...” It took a while to realize what his job really was, he seemed to be slow in response. Charan paused, responding to people, raising his age-less face with a good-natured expression.
“Yeah!”
“But don't go anywhere alone, be careful.” A slight noise was heard when Khanin made a satisfied gesture. Charan turned away in haste. Partly because at the same time, he suddenly felt an urge to raise his head up.
He wanted to smile but didn't quite understand why... It happened when he caught sight of the beautiful eyes of the person in front, sparkling with freshness, amidst the glow of the lamps lining the path, as if there were magical spells woven into it...
It's a spell that the mind doesn't have enough power to control.
“It's certain. Today, I won't stay away from you at all, we'll be together all the time... Are you satisfied?”
“Uh-huh.” A slightly shy smile was held back, calling for a wide smile from the slim figure.
Khanin coughed, extending his hand slightly and then quickly retracting it, touching his own cheek with the edge of his hand.
“Well... Can I have your hand, let's hold hands.”
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