The Crown Prince's Love
Chapter 27

"You'll be surprised by this," Desmond said as he drove us to a nearby car shop. The anticipation built up inside me as we pulled into the parking lot. What other surprise did Desmond have in store for me? "I'm going to cover your eyes now." He announced as he came out of the car, placing his hand on my face.

"Alright," I agreed and let him guide me to whatever surprise he had for me.

After walking for a few minutes, he stopped and removed his hand from my face.

"Tadaaa!" He exclaimed and pointed to the RV in front of me. "We're taking our date near a mountain in this RV." Desmond declared with a twinkle in his eye. "A whole adventure awaits us."

I couldn't contain my excitement. I shouted with joy and jumped into Desmond's arms, my lips replaceing his once more in a passionate, heartfelt kiss.

This would have been a perfect time to tell him how I felt, but I didn't. Was I scared to reveal my true feelings, or was it the fear of rejection? I had no idea, but I was grateful for all the surprises and couldn't wait for the date.

"It's time for grocery shopping!" Desmond announced as he drove to the supermarket by the side of the road. With that, Desmond reached into a bag he had prepared and handed me a brown wig and a pair of dark shades. "This is in case we run into others."

I took the wig from him and put it on, and he also pulled out a black wig and matching shades for himself. "Now, no one will recognize us. Time to go undercover, my love." He winked at me and got out of the RV, and I did the same. As we entered the grocery store and grabbed a cart, I laughed and took out my phone to snap a picture of myself and Desmond. Our disguises made us look like characters from a spy comedy, and we couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all.

We took more silly pictures as we strolled down the aisles, picking out what we needed.

We selected various products from the shelves, occasionally pretending to clumsily drop them, our laughter echoing through the store. "What are you doing?" I asked Desmond, still giggling, as I took more pictures of us.

Amid our playful acts, we managed to pick up all the items we needed, fresh juicy fruits, assorted vegetables, marinated meats for the barbecue, a bottle of wine to enjoy under the starlit sky, and a few snacks.

Once we had everything we needed, we proceeded to the cashier to pay for our items. "You make such a sweet couple, you know." She commented.

"Thank you," I replied as Desmond and I exchanged glances and shared a smile.

After paying, we waited for the cashier to pack our groceries, and while waiting, I caught a glimpse of someone familiar out of the corner of my eye.

I nudged Desmond on the shoulder and pointed to a figure a few meters away. It was Helen, my aunt.

"What is she doing here?" Desmond muttered, and I shrugged my shoulders. It's not as if I had spoken to her before coming to the supermarket.

"It's ready," The cashier announced, and Desmond and I swiftly grabbed our groceries and made a hasty exit from the supermarket, our disguises still intact. If Helen were to recognize me, it would undoubtedly lead to a lot of questions, and I wasn't ready to provide answers just yet.

Once we reached the RV, we burst into laughter. "This is so funny," Desmond commented as he removed his disguise, and I did the same.

I took the driver's seat, and started the engine, ready to continue our adventure into the mountains. "If Helen replaces out it's us, she'll wonder why we weren't in school, and I don't want any of that to happen."

"Glad I suggested we go in disguise," Desmond replied, and I nodded in agreement.

As I drove further into nature, Desmond acted as my navigator, instructing me on where to turn, as he already knew our destination.

He tore open a snack and, while eating from it, also fed me. Unknown to me, some crumbs remained on the side of my lips.

With a playful smile, Desmond leaned in and gently brushed the crumbs away with their lips.

My eyes widened, and a shiver of excitement coursed through me as I turned to face him. "You're tempting me, you know," I said with a grin.

Desmond chuckled and winked at me. "We could always pull over and do it here."

I burst into laughter. "Oh, goodness! You're silly, Desmond," I said and rolled my eyes.

A few minutes later, after making another turn, Desmond announced that it was the last turn, and I couldn't help but smile. "Finally," I sighed as we arrived at the majestic mountain.

The beauty that greeted us left me in awe. It was unlike anything I have ever seen before. The mountain was shrouded in vibrant greenery, with the sound of a spring nearby and birds chirping merrily, adding to the melodious sounds of the natural breeze.

Desmond and I got out of the RV, and I breathed in the scent of the forest, exclaiming, "Amazing!"

"Randy," Desmond stood beside me, placing his hand on my shoulder. "Welcome to the beauty of nature." He tapped me on the shoulder and pulled out his phone. "Pose, luv," He said, and I leaned my head against his chest as he took more pictures of us. "Look, there's something up."

I glanced upward as he suggested, only to replace Desmond leaning in, stealing a quick, tender kiss, and capturing a photo in one swift, playful motion.

"Goodness, Desmond!" I exclaimed but couldn't resist the urge to kiss him back.

Desmond's eyes roamed over my body, and then he grabbed my hand. "Let's go to the spring," He said, and I nodded in response as we both ran toward the spring.

I didn't know how long we ran, but when we reached the spring, its beauty took my breath away.

Water gushed out of the rocks, creating a cascading waterfall that fell into a sparkling pool. The air was filled with the refreshing scent of the forest, and the gentle, melodic sound of the babbling water provided a soothing atmosphere. I closed my eyes for a few seconds and, when I opened them, Desmond was staring at me with a mischievous glint in his eyes as he began to remove his clothes.