(#53) A Night so and so

"Is there any problem at the Imperial Palace, dear?" Father asked as I got in.

"Nothing, Father. What is the matter? Will a problem arise soon?" I asked.

"No, I just wanted to know what happened when you stayed back," Father said.

"Nothing of much importance. The Crown Prince just asked me to stay back." I said.

"Oh, alright then," Father said and went back to reading the documents.

"Father, when will the second agreement be asked?" I asked. "I think, most probably, by next week," Father said.

"Oh," I said.

"Why do you want to know?" Father asked and I simply shrugged.

"Lord Aesther, Lady Aesther, the pre-bed snack will be served soon," Belle said.

"Belle?" I called.

"Yes?" She answered.

"Have all the noble maids left?" I asked.

"Yes, My Lady. The last one just left today morning." Belle said.

"What are you both planning on?" Father asked.

"Oh, I recruited some maids. Both nobles and peasants. And I asked some special jobs to be given to the noble maids, to check to see if they are up to their qualifications." I said and took my cup of tea.

"But look, they cannot even handle for a week. Then how can anyone handle the responsibility that lies ahead." I asked and sipping the tea.

Father then gave me a stern look and then looked at Belle.

Belle simply maintained her composure.

"Good. You know the differentiation properly. That is good enough." Father said, sighing and I smiled mischievously.

Then suddenly when Father looked up from his book, I returned my face to the original grim look.

He then shook his head with a smile.

"By the way, how is Cousin Albert doing?" I asked.

"He is doing fine," Father said.

"Is that how an uncle should speak?" I asked, grinning.

He then gave me that look.

"Okay, okay. I understand-" I said as the sudden realization hit me.

"What is the matter?" Belle asked and Father looked at me with an uncertain look.

I then shot up from the couch that I had been sitting.

"DINNER!!!" I said.

"YOU WANT DINNER?!?!?!" Father asked and Belle nodded behind him.

"It is not me, but Cousin," I said as the realization hit them too.

"Goodness!" Father exclaimed.

"What shall we do?" Belle asked.

"For now, prepare something very simple. I will personally apologize to him. We can do good starting tomorrow." I said.

"Then I will head to the kitchen," Belle said and I nodded.

"Wait, Belle!" I called for her again.

"What is the matter, My Lady?" Belle asked.

"Tomorrow, sent out fliers, for a butler and two male servants," I said.

"Social class?" Belle asked.

"Doesn't matter. They will only be around for some weeks. But still, show preference to Working class." I said and Belle nodded.

"Goodness. Today has been very hectic. First in the palace. And now in the household." Father said.

When only Father mentioned about the palace, I recollected what all happened there.

Will he come today? My heart just raced at that thought.

"Earth to Ana!" Father said and I brought my mind back to place.

"What is the matter?" I asked.

"There will be some social events and gatherings where Albert will need to attend. During those times, I want you to attend with him." Father said.

"Can I send Rais with him?" I asked.

"Ana..." Father said.

"Alright, alright. I understand." I said and got up.

"And Father," I called him.

"Yes?" He asked.

"When should I tell the knights that I am their Lady?" I asked.

"You are the one will decide that," Father said.

"Oh... Then, I will move to the dining room. Albert must be there already." I said and Father nodded.

When I got to the Dining room, Albert was already there.

"First of all, I need to apologize for the lack of consideration during Dinner," I said.

"It is alright. I was warned by my Father about these matters. So, it was my fault." Albert said.

"No, no, no. I am ashamed of my manners of a host." I said and bowed.

"Well, we won't dwell in it, as it has already been done. And to be frank, there is a fair amount of mistake on my side as it is there on yours. So we will just move on with dinner today." Albert said and I nodded.

We made a simple dinner.

As the dinner came to a close, I apologized again, and he waved it off.

"I hope that you have a good night's sleep tonight," I said and he smiled.

"Marie, please show Lord Walshaw the way to his room," I said.

"Yes, My Lady," Marie said, bowing and led Albert towards his way.

"Belle, bring the snacks to my room," I said. "Yes My Lady," Belle said and walked towards the kitchen.

I then got into my bedroom and closed the door and went over to the window.

No sign of Lindon.

Well, a lot happened in the Palace today. And because the princess also arrived today, the security must have increased.

I sighed and sat on the bed.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the window.

I ran to the window. "Lindon! What are you doing here at this time?" I asked.

"Well, what do I do here every day at this time?" He asked.

"But today..."

"Today?" He asked.

"Today, hasn't the security increased?" I asked.

"So? They are still no match for me." Lindon said, pride-fully.

"Okay, okay. You are the great Crown Prince Lindon of the Avalon Empire." I said, smiling.

"True. You got it right, sweetheart." He said and closed into me.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. "May I come in, My Lady?" I heard Belle's voice from the other side.

"Shit," I said and looked at Lindon.

He looked back at me, shrugging.

I then took him and closed him into the cupboard.

"Come in, Belle," I said, adjusting my hair.

"Here are the snacks, My Lady," Belle said and kept it on the table.

"Thank You, thank you. Now please, I am feeling a little too hot for the night, so please move out of this room?" I asked.

"Sure." She said and I smiled.

As she reached the door, she turned to me and smiled.

"What is the matter?" I asked.

"Nothing. Just enjoy your night." She said, smiling mischievously and exited.

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Last updated on 14-11-2020