Celestine's POV:

Ever since a little kid, all I've ever learnt is that humans are like swords. Sharp. Poised. Dangerous.

You polish it, take good care of it and it could cut through any obstacles in your path.

There's no place of compassion in this putrid world. All you need is power to trample the less powerful in your quest to become the best.

I,Celestine Night was truly created for only and only that one purpose.

"I hope you know what to do and how to do it."

Crouching in front of the man I despise,I couldn't help but let out a bitter chuckle.

"What other choices do I even have other than to do your filthy job,King Xavier?"

The king let out a malicious laughter at my words.

"Well said.I hope you have what it takes to do this,you're my only hope,Selena."

"Rest assured,I will complete the assignment and this will be the last time I play as your puppet. I hope you can keep your word,father."

I didn't wait for him to reply as I walked out of the mansion that belongs to the royal family.

I'm not sure why,but I for some reason as I was headed to my quarter I felt the impulse to visit the one place that held all my dreams once upon a time.

Before I could stop myself,as if by some invisible force drawing me there I ran to the abandoned rose garden in the outskirts of the palace where there is no longer the sweet smell of flowers all around me,neither there is the laughter that once echoed all around like an ever lasting river.

When flowers die all that is left is the thorns.

"I knew I'd find you here,Selly!"

"What the hell Carlos!"

I jumped,kicking at Carlos in the knee and he groaned from the pain.

"Don't startle me like that,you idiot. "

"Well atleast you didn't castrate me."

I waved in the air as if I was chasing some flies away.

Carl has been one of my most trusted subordinate since he came into the kingdom and I can't deny the fact that he's very useful when it comes to my assignments.

"Cut the bullcrap.You've made the necessary arrangements, yes?"

"Of course I have. As your trusted partner,I gotta take care of every shitty thing,Cel. Gimme some credit."

"Shut up and give me the darn documents already, Carlos." Shaking my head at Carl,I snatched the documents from his grasp.

"You're no fun at all,Cel. But on the plus side,we are starting anew!"

Shaking his head as I ignored his cheeky remarks,he fell in a step behind me as we exited the garden.

I knew what I had to do,but as I walked out the gate of the Royal Palace,I realised that this will be the first time that I am allowed to walk out of this filthy,dirty place that has no value in my heart.

We're gonna start anew. Soon

"Goodies,the car is here Cel!"

For one last time I stared at the Royal palace towering over like a giant up in the sky and thought..

This is a new beginning..For better, or worse.

light's Pov:

"Are you blind? How irresponsible you are to bump into me! How dare you to touch my belongings without my permission!"

Hearing the ruckus in the doorway,I exchanged a look with Jules that clearly says: Wtf.

The voice sounded like of a girl..a very pissed off girl,in fact.

So we're going to have a girl roommate?

He shrugged his broad shoulders at me as we stood just a few meters away from the grand hall.

"Sounds like a wild cat broke into our den."

Rubbing his hands together in a lewd way(that made him look like a pedophile) Niel grinned at Harry who smirked back at him.

I and Jules both shook our head in sync at these two morons started peeking through the crack in the door to see what's going on inside.

"oooh lala. What a beauty.."

I raised an eyebrow at Harry's comment, confused.

I sometimes wonder what the **** was wrong with the kings to give birth to such morons..

Wasn't the new tenant supposed to be a guy? At least that's what would be sensible...

Besides there's the rule.

"Didn't your old man say girls aren't allowed in here?" Jules asked,surprised and a bit baffled.

"I don't know,man." I shrugged, suddenly feeling troubled.

The Castle is strictly the property of the Royals,and nobody but the certified maids and us four boys are allowed to enter this property..so this must not be the mysterious person dad told me about..

I frowned, this girl certainly isn't our new tenant, and that leaves me with only one choice..she's an invader. A thief,probably.

"Are you sure it's a girl?" Jules asked Niel,frowning.

"Why would I joke about such a pretty lady. She looks extremely attractive. And by the way she's waving her hand,she's feisty too.And boobs." Niel whispered back,as if a strange girl suddenly making unnecessary noises in restricted property is completely natural.

Sharing another look with Jules,I muttered to him.

"It seems to be something serious..It's better if we fix whatever conflict is happening as soon as possible."

At Jules nod,I pushed open the door and walked inside(which made the morons stumble and fall on the ground, face first)

guess we'll have to play it by ear..

"You motherfuckers.."

Completely ignoring the curse thrown our way,we walked all the way to the door and stared at the scene before me.....

Holy ****.

I stared dumbfounded at the girl in front of me, holding one of our maids,Miranda by her collars as she sweared at her.

There were also two suitcases on the ground, with all of it's goods in the ground,and a very sorry looking man trying to stop that ferocious girl from choking Miranda.

The scene in front of me was too bizzare to explain.

For a moment, I just stood there,looking at the scene like a moron as Miranda muttered her apology over and over to the girl and looking green as if she's about to run out of air.

My lips curved slightly as I looked at the girl glaring daggers at Miranda.

I must say she does have a beautiful face and body. The thick and long lashes covering her fierce blue eyes looking back and forth I and Jules, her neatly shaped eyebrows,the little bow shaped lips curved in a deep scowl,everything about her does look exotic.

Something about this seems way too familiar,I can't pin point what exactly though.

I don't think she is from around here,otherwise I surely would remember her face,I thought.

Then,I shook myself out of my stupor, and with a start,jumped in between the two girls.

"Hey hey hey,Lady you're hurting our maid. Please let her go."

Jules must have been as baffled as me,because after he heard me,he gave a hard shake of head and helped me get Miranda out to safety..

Thankfully, the girl let go of Miranda and I ordered Jules to take Miranda to the infirmary.

"Are you okay,Miranda?" I asked, Patting her back as she coughed and coughed.

"Y-yes young master. Thank.." she coughed, "Thank you for coming to rescue me. I really didn't mean to..cough cough trouble this lady,I just didn't notice her coming this way."

"It's okay,Miranda. I'll take care of it. You go have some rest. And check your throat at the infirmary..."

I muttered,helping her stand up straight.

"Jules,Harry, help her get to the infirmary. Niel,call the doctor for her and order chef to make something warm for her throat."

with the instructions, they went their way without much questions.

That's the thing with these hooligans, however intolerable they are, we are like brothers. They believe in my judgment. And I do in theirs.

"Do you have any idea what she has done? All my belongings are now ruined because of her callousness. Who do you think you are? Bring me your manager, I want her to be fired!"

My attention was snapped as the girl kept on screaming.

I don't know whether I should be amused or annoyed at the girl,I thought and sighed.

However amusing her attitude is,she hurt my maid,and I'm not about to let her go that easily. I might be an aloof guy,but I would not allow someone to make people suffer like that.

"Sorry? You think you can do whatever you wish at my property? I shouldbe the one askingyou whoyou are."

The butler must have sensed my anger and by the warning,he knows my true identity.

"So this is the crown prince, huh? How disgusting."

Sneering at me,she crossed her arms over her chest,as if I'm the one at fault here.

I clenched my hands by my side,and repeated, keep your cool,keep your cool light,you can't be angered. First you must know the circumstances before acting rashly...as dad would have said if he were here.

"I want a formal apology from your maid. And you must fire her, if you know what's good for you."

She sure does have a pretty face,but her attitude is ugly like nothing else.

And I had had enough of her shit,I was truly mad at her for making Miranda hurt for no serious reason.

"I don't really think that you are in such a place to go against me,miss.By the looks of you,you are a noble,yet you act like trash."

I clapped my hands and my butler, Dylan came out for my orders.

"What can I do for you,young master?" he walked out and stood by my side.

"Dylan,check whatever precious things had been wasted that belongs to this young lady. Make arrangement, if she needs money,give her a blank check and escort her out of my property."I shook my head,"I want her out."

I knew I had stuck a nail when she sucked in a breath and glared at me fiercely.

"M'lady please control yourself,this is not a place for.."

"Shut up,Carson. You have no right to talk back at me." The girl shoved the old butler aside,as if he's trash and I couldn't help but feel disgusted at her attitude towards others..

Does she have no compassion at all? Is she even human?

"Hey,hey,do you have any idea who I am to talk such rudely about me?You're showing me money,and power huh? Do you think being the crown prince gives you enough power?!""

Smirking, I replied, "You think I give a **** about what people like you think of me? Then let me rephrase it to you,I don't care. Get out of my property.Now."

"I,Celestine Night will make you suffer,Prince Light. Remember this day,you will suffer for what you did." she huffed out a breath as she stormed out of the door.

Hearing the name,Dylan who was standing beside me suddenly gasped.

"What's wrong,Dylan?" I asked,concerned. He looks like he's seen some ghost.

"M-Master..She's the eldest daughter of the Night kingdom. Celestine Night,she's your new tenant. Your dean called me awhile ago to informed that it will be miss Night Sharing the palace with you guys."

I had to wait for a moment before it hit me..and I face palmed.

Ofcourse, it had to be the eldest daughter of Night kingdom...Celestine Night. And I've managed to successfully piss her off..Just great.

I really did **** up now,I thought and ran out with Dylan in my toes.

"Dylan investigate miss Night's location ASAP.When you find her,inform me. Send people to search for her. I have to fix it."

After making the arrangements, I ran out with my phone in hand and looked at the text dad had sent me awhile ago and couldn't help but laugh at the irony.

Dad:Yo kid,be aware of trouble in paradise. I heard this new roomie would be a girl,and a pain at the same time..

Light:Too late dad. Don't have time to explain shit..just know that I fucked up. Cya.

Dad: Go de-**** it,my son. All the best. Have a meeting now. Bye kid.

I rolled my eyes and thought,it is trouble in paradise, indeed...

Celestine's POV:

Bam!

"Young miss, shall I make arrangements for us to stay in a hotel for tonight?"

Carson asked, looking at the car that has a dent in it,all thanks to young missy's hot temper.

"I want him dead. I want them all dead, Carson. No one has dared to embarrass me like the crown prince did. I swear I'll make him eat his words."

I whispered to Carson as I looked up at the Royale Castle,my eyes had a maniacal look to it.

Clenching my hands by my side,I ignored the sharp pain as my palms kept on bleeding and swore.

*Father,I swear I will annihilate the crown prince, and avenge the death of mother.

And I will kill everyone of your beloved friends, Prince Light,mark my words*.

"Carson,I need every details about the four princes. Make it fast."

"Yes m'lady. I'll arrange for it." With that,he walked off to a corner with his phone on hand.

Calm down,Celestine. This is not a time to lose your cool,remember your true purpose of coming in this putrid kingdom..

Calming down is my first priority now..

I didn't think much of what I was doing, and started walking down the small trail towards what seemed to be a garden..

Royale Castle, such a beautiful place I thought as I overlooked at the small canopies and thousands and thousands of flowers.

The smell of the flowers were enchanting, dulling all my senses as I walked deeper and deeper into the garden. I didn't know the smell of flowers could make me calm...

My hand reached out and touched the petals one by one,as I walked along the trail until I reached the center of the garden.

It's been years I haven't seen any flowers..how can I forget the smell,the satin texture of it in my palms?

Then it stuck me, and suddenly I felt like all the air has been sucked out of my lungs.

I gasped as I looked around myself, looking at the rose garden that looked all too familiar to me.

***And just like that,I was a five year old kid again,laughing along with a little boy with eyes that could hold all the happiness of the world as I ran around the garden like we had no care of the world.

It was like there was only us in the world, nothing else mattered. No difference between friends and foe at all,all it mattered was love***.

I choked on a breath as my legs gave in and I fell down on the ground, just as a tear slipped past my strong hold and rolled down my cheek.

I can't..I can't think of past now. I should not.

Shaking my head vigorously, I swiped at the tears.

That little boy is long dead to me,he does not exist. I no more have a heart,neither do I have a past. I don't have a past..

I, Celestine Night,am the daughter of Night who's one and only purpose is to get revenge for her mother.

Then why are you crying now,Daughter of Night? Does it not matter at all?

A voice asked inside my head.

No,no it doesn't matter. I no longer am a little girl in need of a companion. I don't need anyone else!

I clutched my head in my hands and kept whispering.

"Don't...don't think of it. Celestine, you can't make your father look down upon you. You were born to be a sinner, you can't care about anyone else but yourself."

I was so lost in my own thoughts, I almost didn't notice another presence behind me until I felt someone's hand on my shoulder.

"Are you okay ?"

I heard a deep voice ask from beside me,and if I didn't know good enough, I would have thought the person sitting beside me is concerned about me.

I laughed without any humor,and opened my eyes and my eyes met a pair of amber eyes.. and for a moment I thought, this is probably how he would have looked if he hadn't died.

Stop thinking,control yourself.

This time, I frowned as I looked at the crown prince light,and stood up hastily.

"I-I'm sorry to invade in your property. I don't know what I was thinking. Accept my apologies, crown prince."

When I realized he's still has his palm on my shoulder, I slapped it away.

"It's alright. I was just worried that something must have happened to you. You looked terrible sitting on the ground."

Realizing what he was doing, he walked two steps away and bounced in his balls.

So not noble like,I thought

"Your name is Celestine, right?"

I nodded as I finished dusting myself off.

How disgusting. I made my father embarrassed for my enemy to see me in my lowest, I don't deserve to live.

"I will leave your property now. Again,I'm really sorry,I didn't mean to invade but as my butler was arranging for a place for us to stay I started wandering around."

I bowed deeply to the prince, and cringed as I realized I was bowing to my enemy but thought, it's all an act.

"Don't be so formal,Celestine. I was actually searching for you.."

He scratched his head,as if saying that made him nervous and looked at the ground.

"uh-huh. Why does the prince have to search for me?"

I raised one eyebrow,and couldn't help but smirk as he looked more flustered.

Who would have thought that crown prince would be a sissy...

"I was rude to you,for you to be rude at Miranda. I understand she made a mistake, and I,on behalf of her apologize to you."

This time I raised both of my eyebrows, surprised.

I had always thought the princes to be full of pride,and put themselves before anyone else. I certainly didn't imagine a prince to apologize on behalf of a servant..

I looked back at him and by the smile he gave me,he caught onto what I was thinking.

"I don't know what you visualize the royal family as,but as for me,they're no different than the commoners."

He scratched his head again,and continued.

"My father,the king himself has requested for you to forgive her. It was our mistake, we thought you were some random invader trying to stir up troubles. I'm truly sorry for the misconception. The king,as well as us princes would truly like to apologize to you personally, If you would accompany us at the Castle."

I stared at his face again,half dumbfounded and half amused..

*Royals are like commoners? Is he kidding?

Commoners are dirt,to be trampled under our feet. There's no place of compassion*.

However, as the plans are,I gave him a big,fake smile.

I've already tampered with the plan enough, I acted on impulse without thinking of consequences, but there's no place of excuse.

"I'd like that,prince light."

"Okay.. So let's go. I have already told my butler to take care of your things. And call me light, prince light sounds so stuffy."

With that said,we made our way back towards the Castle.

"Okay pri..Light." I muttered and looked around to see if anyone has seen me in my ugly state.

"Uh,can you keep..that in between us? I don't think it's very noble like to..you know. "

I grumbled as we walked.

"Don't worry about it. Even the prettiest Rose's have thorns. As for that matter, my lips are sealed. "

Winking at me,he walked in front and I rolled my eyes behind his back.

I may be a noble, but I know whether someone is flirting or making fun of me..

"Was that a reference to the rude behavior or that?"

I grumbled again,feeling pissed off suddenly.

Not that I care,but how dare he make fun of me!

"How about both?"

Bam.

Suddenly he stopped walking, and not realizing it,I ran straight into him.

"What the hell are you doing?!" Stepping back,I glared at his smirking face.

"Why did you stop suddenly! That was rude of you,can't you inform me before you stop?Do you have any idea who I am?"

"'Fraid not,honey." He grinned, "Otherwise why would I do this?"

"Wha--"

And the next thing I knew was that I was being pulled in and my lips met his.

*What the *****?

I tried shoving at his shoulder, but apparently he had a stronger hold than me.

I tried kicking at his groin but before I could, I was pressed against the gate of the Castle,and my hands were pinned above my head.

He kissed me.

He fucking kissed me.

And I don't know what the **** is wrong with my head, but I kissed him back. Just like that,all I could think about was that he has really nice lips,and it's soft..

*Earth to Celestine, what the *** are you doing? You are here to complete a mission, not to have fun.

"The **** are you doing?!"

I screamed as he came up for air and grinned. This time I was prepared, and kicked at him and escaped his clutches as he tried grabbing for me.

"If you didn't understand,let me demonstrate it again."

"No! Don't come anywhere near me,or you will regret it!"

And with that,I ran for dear life.