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The Knights

(Distinct Rhythm) 36

Ch. 196 / 308 Apr 01, 2025

I frowned as I stared at my bedroom door. It was so boring because I woke up so early.

Bullet was definitely still asleep because he was so tired. Yesterday, we spent the whole day helping the staff here on the island. I suggested it to him and he gladly did it.

There are visitors coming here and the staff are preparing for a big event, for a big show.

I gasped as I played with my fingers.

None of my own made me smile when an idea entered my brain, it suddenly popped, which I liked.

I picked up the suitcase from the walk-in closet of the bedroom where I was staying. I packed it with some clothes before reaching for another backpack hanging in the cabinet.

I giggled mischievously as I fixed my face and my hair. I also wore shoes to prepare and to make the show even better.

There was no noise as I went down the stairs carrying the things I was holding. When I got in the living room, I immediately sat on the sofa before internalizing.

"Cry pretend, quick. This is gonna be exciting, Reign," I giggled to myself.

I waited a few more minutes before hearing Bullet's bedroom door open. I immediately stood up before being serious.

He was about to enter my room when he saw me downstairs. Confused, he turned to me before coming down the stairs.

"Hey, baby, good morning," he greeted me.

He was about to kiss me so I immediately stepped back. He even seemed surprised at what I did.

"What the, what's wrong? And what's up with these bags?" frowned when he asked.

I swallowed before tears trickled down my cheeks. "I don't want to be here, I'm going home Bullet."

"What ?!" he shouted angrily.

If I wasn't just um-a-acting, I might have actually cried out of panic. He is really scary when angry.

"I said I want to go home! I hate you! I hate you!" I will continue.

His neck flushed with annoyance before I approached. "Shut up, tell me what's wrong. What's wrong with you, Reign? What don't you like about me ?!"

"I wanna go home! Home! Home! Home!" I sighed loudly.

He firmly bit his lower lip before pulling me by the arm. He brought his face close to mine while staring intently. "You can't go home. You're staying here with me."

"But you are a cheater!" I shed more tears to be more effective.

"What?"

I wanted to burst out laughing because the confusion on his face was so obvious. I didn't want to ruin this prank so I forced myself to sob.

"I saw you kissing another woman last night. Y-You are a cheater! You said y-you love me, but you're kissing another woman," I sobbed.

"What are you saying?" he asked angrily.

"I want to go ho--"

He grabbed my jaw gently before kissing my lips. I struggled from his grip but he was too angry to let me go.

He bit my lower lip in an aggressive way before licking it. "You won't go home, I won't let you go home. You're just here!"

He kissed my forehead while gently stroking my hair. "Come on, baby, tell me. What's wrong? We slept together last night, didn't we? And I'll never kiss any woman besides you, baby. What's bothering you, love?"

I could feel the love and concern in her voice. I was suddenly guilty of the antics I had done.

"S-Sorry," I uttered.

"Hmm, for what?"

"Icha pwank," I whispered.

"What?"

I pouted my lips. "I'm sorry, it's a prank. It was boring while you were asleep."

He averted his gaze before letting out a weak laugh. "You think that's funny?"

Mukhaniya is very serious, it's like I'm going to be slaughtered at any moment.

I quickly shed my tears before sobbing. "Wow, no! Sorry!"

I bit my lower lip before hugging him tightly. My nausea only subsided when he didn't hug me back.

I looked up at him slowly. He's not looking at me, the expression he's wearing is angry.

I walked backwards to get a little away from him. I sobbed even louder. "I'm sorry, forgive me."

He looked down at me even though his restraint was still obvious. He carefully wiped the tears from my cheek.

"Maxreign," he uttered my name.

"No, I'm your baby. Don't be mad at me, please, Bullet ko," I cried.

He stared into my eyes intently. Later I just saw the corner of his lips lift until it turned into laughter.

"Fuck, I'm joking around! Of course I'll never get mad at you. Stop crying, come here," he said laughing.

I tearfully stepped closer to hug her tightly. He's really a bully, I was just pranking him and then he retaliated.

"Why are you bad?" I muttered.

"Shh, stop crying. I'm sorry," he whispered. I just wiped away my tears before facing him.

"I'm sorry too, it was really boring before. I don't want to wake you up because you might be very tired."

"Yeah, so you just pissed me off or when I woke up, right? "

I chuckled at his answer. He chuckled before messing my hair.

"Come on, get dressed first. We'll go somewhere," he whispered to me.

I frowned in astonishment. "Ha, where?"

"You need to sign up for an audition."

"Ha ?!" I asked in shock.

He gently stroked my cheek. "I know how much you wanted to dance again, and I want to see you achieving your dreams with me, Maxreign."

"W-Wait, what to do?"

"I heard they're looking for performers for the upcoming show, and the audition for airo dancer is open, that's why you need to sign up now." I seemed to float as I listened to his explanation.

"B-But Bullet, I don't want to--"

"I'm here with you. Let's face your fear together."