I can feel every drop of rain on me. I was soaking wet and I could feel the cold especially when the strong wind blew. However, I did not budge and remained kneeling in front of the large gate of the palace.

I need to meet the king ... I have to meet the crown prince ...

My father, General Knoxx, was accused of a crime he did not commit and he is currently in prison while awaiting the day of his execution and yet, I can't do anything.

I had no choice but to kneel and feel sorry for them.

I was suddenly startled when lightning struck in front of me followed by a loud thunder. And there I saw, where the lightning struck stood a familiar man.

"L-luke" I called him, my throat was already sore because I hadn't been drinking water for two days and remained kneeling in front of the palace.

"Stop it already, there's nothing you can do" Luke said without emotion.

I'm used to his emotionless face but somehow, it hurts me so damn much to see that he doesn't care while I'm going through all this. He didn't even tried to help me.

"Please, save my father" I begged him but he didn't speak and just stared at me.

Is this really the luke I met? Luke has been my friend since I was a child. Is he always this heartless?

"Go away" Luke replied sparingly.

Tears slowly trickled down my eyes and dripped into the heavy rain.

"Please?" I'm still struggling with the emotionless Luke. "As your fiancé—"

"You're not my fiancé anymore Alissa" Luke interrupts as I say.