"Did, did you wait long?" I awkwardly asked Calix as soon as I saw him walking through the door to reach the place where I was at.
He didn't bothered to ask me for a permission but yea, it's alright.
After all, I was the one who invited him to meet here so it's fine for him to just directly went inside my room
Anyway, I already finished changing into my gown for today's grand event 'Debutante' ball'.
Pink gown with different laces and diamond designs, that's the gown I chose at Madam Cecilia's designs and it really looks good on me
I'm actually quite thankful because finally, after a long time of sitting and preparing for the debutante' ball, I manage to finish all the preparation and escape from the hands of those persistent maids
'It's exhausting but yeah, I'm relieved to know that I'm finally done preparing'
But I shouldn't lower my guard because the real battles are yet to come.
Well, real battle is an exaggeration and yeah
Minutes passed since I sat on the couch. Resting my head on Calix's shoulder like what he offered me to, a servant came saying"The debutante' ball is finally starting, your highness" She said politely then bowed and leftIt's finally starting, I looked at Calix who is as quiet as statue and tapped himHe then looked at me saying"Have you rested enough?"'I'm not'I want to say that but that will be really impolite so instead I said"Yes, thank you for lending me your shoulder" and smiled brightly.He also smiled with a satisfaction on his face making me vonfuse'Why the hell is he smiling now?'I can't seriously think of a reason why and it's also impossible for him to smile just because I thanked himWhat the hell is wrong with this guy? Is he playing to confuse me? No. That couldn't it be because he doesn't even show his emotions that easily,Based on the novel, he hates showing an emotion with o
"Don't. Don't go" He said pulling me and whispered to my ears.His breathe,I can feel his breathe touching my earlobes.My body trembled due to the ticklish sensation that his breathe gave me'W-what is with him?'The nobles are watching me and we probably looked like we're kissing right now, Calix bending his head to level of mine while dancing and me who is almost touching his skinI want to pull myself from him right now but, I--I don't know I just can't."Are you feeling uncomfortable?" He asked still not having any distance between us"U - uh, w - well n - not really b-but --"He cut off my words and whispered to my my ears.Again, I felt the warm air from his mouth touched my nape and earlobe"Then it's good" without saying anything, I followed his lead and continued dancing'My plan of not being entangled with him with any rumors is now ruined'It is partly my fault for not liv
"Then, I'll take my leave your highness" She then bowed and left usIn the end, she withrew her sharp tounge and left to avoid any more embarassments. Now, she probably realized what kind of a princess I am'Serves you right'Anyway, just like what I expected, ladies soon started to talk about lady Falledis's action."Lady Falledis was really rude a while ago" lady Gomez first opened the topic and the other noble ladies followed her making them criticize her"Yeah, I can't believe that dhe would try to disrespect her highness infront of everyone""Even just for a second, we saw how much she glared at you, your highness" one of the ladies looked at me with a concerbed look on her"And I also noticed how she didn't bowed infront of her highness when she first greeted her. How vulgar"I looked at the faces of the noble ladies while smiling bright to assure them that it's alrightThey are probably trying to gain something in
"As expected, I'm annoyed just by seeing this guy" Calix just stood beside me as my father told sh*ts about him"Daddy, don't you think these nobles are pale?" I aaid changing the subject into those nobles who are looking at my father with a pale skin.They probably hoped that father won't attend my debutante' so that they could try whether I am a sharp princess or just an idiot one who grew up as a loved princess.Their plans, I can see it allIf I am a wise princess, they would either decide to follow me and stab me soon or they'll try to ruin me before I even founded my force. And if I am an idiot princess, they would try to control me to monopoly everything that I have and the things that I'll have soon like 'the throne', 'imperial family's wealth and 'imperial's property'.Too bad though, because I am a cunning princess.And I don't plan on being a someone who could be stabbed in the back and a someone who's too idiot to understan
After dancing for a while, we finally finished and just like a while ago when I danced with Calix, nobles eyes are following usIt's not a problem to me, actually this is better so that what happened on my dance with Calix will be wiped off from their mindsBut of course, I don't wanna be so clingy just for the sake of wiping those rumors so I just talk to sir Batria in a formal yet not awkward way"I didn't know that yoir highness is a great dancer" He smiled michievously when he said these words'Oh my, that's a smile that I'm quite familiar at. The cassanova smile'I've encountered a lot of people like that on my past life and guess what? They are all a piece of bagI may be an orphan before, but I am still a someone who has a little pretty face so a lot of man courted me before. Of course, Princess Lalaine's beauty is on another level to the point that my face on my past life can't be comparedI plastered a gorgeous grin on my lip
After feeling the chilly atmosphere, sir Batrias decided to do something right"Then, I'll be off now your highness. It's nice meeting you" Sir Batrias then held my hand and kissed the back of my handHe also threw a glance toward Calix only to see him looking at him furiously.'This guy is really something. He kept provoking Calix even though he knew very well that this guy is an aura user and he can die any momentIf his provocations continued, his neck won't be intact anymore later on"Good to hear, Sir Batrias" I kindly gave him my bright smile pretending not to see Calix who's currently raging in madness'Please hold yourself back, Calix'I sighed inwardly and hoped that he could last until the end of sir Batrias's provocationWith everyone watching us, sir Batria left our place without any shame. Seems like he's used to this kind of attention since he have a realky outstanding appearance. I bet a lot of girl
The moment my dad asked Calix, I shivered in coldnessWhat a cold atmosphere.My dad's question is seriously offending specially for Calix who doesn't feel those attractions toward me so of course the atmosphere would be cold.'I am embarassed that my daddt gd to ask him about that but I can't just openly refuse my father's speculations'I didn't even attempted to speak and just let them have a conversation but unfortunately, Calix didn't answered him and instead, he just stared at my father in a quite rude wayBut for me who's used to him acting this way, it's a not a rude act.But daddy is not used to his action so I immediately covered for him,Knowing dad, the moment he find displeasure on his stares, he wouldn't think twice to slash his head"Ah, D-dad! It's not like that, we were just friends" I stuttered at first but continued what I had to say to lighten the mood but that d*mn Calix just went off and said tgis right aft
With the nobles eyes on us, I spoke with him shortly and greeted the girls whom I had a tea time party last time and the one who warned me about Lady FalledisThe ball goes on for more hours but due to my father's advice to just go and rest after he saw me so exhausted."Then, let's go now together daddy" I said suggesting that wes hould go back together because after all, I know dad is alreadt bored enough to die in this hallHe then agreed on my suggestion and escorted me until we arrived at his office leaving Calix and other debutants on the hall. There, I rested at daddy's soft couch."Why don't you just directly go to our palace and rest there properly?" I just shrugged my shoulders and didn't bother to answer him"Look at you, so messed up"I actually wanted to talk to him about something that I received 2 days ago"U-uh daddy," he looked at me when he heard me talk"Actually, I received a letter from uncle last time and
Few months after I found that book, I realized how much time I had wasted before having a relationship with Calix but now, it no longer matter as we are about to get married already. Of course, this is a national wedding since it involves me, the crown princess. 'Finally, we're getting married' Just a month ago, I felt so bad to my lady in waiting and dad's aide because of how busy they had become due to to my wedding but I can't just help but apologize because I myself is well aware that I need their help because if not, I won't be able to get married to Calix. I was still being prepared by so much people while Calix is already at the biggest church of the empire. Usually, Imperial princess like me is required to get married at the Palace but I tried to convince my father to just let me have a normal but expensive and great wedding in the biggest church in the Empire. Luckily, both him and Calix didn't had a problem with this issue and and instead, they just
Today, I came to the library to put back all the books that I got to study how to rule the empire but since it is no longer needed by me, I decided to finally put these things back. There, I asked my lady in waiting and maids to put the books where it is places last time.while I just reminisced a bit. I had a lot of memory in this place actually. Whenever I felt like I don't know about something, I will always struve hard to find out what I needed to know using this big library. Somehow, it feels amazing to be back here.Calix is currently not here as he went to go to their duchy since there was an emergency. He was even getying mad while hearing the words from a knight drom the duchy and I fekt bad for his aide so i just asked him to go for now since I had to do some things as well like this.There, I walked through in between of two big shelf and looked through books. As I was doing that, I saw how many times I spent in here as most of the books here are familiar wit
"Lalaine? Why are you spacing out?" Calix askes a she look at my face Coming back to my senses, I looked around me again and the office that I've seen a while ago is now long gone. We are now walkimg to the hallway while I am thinkim gof what had happened last time. It seems like he noticed how I spaced out while walking as he held both of my shoulder and gently shook it. "Hey? Are you alright?" he asked again and looked closely to me. Of course, as soon as I felt the knights eyes, I immediately smiled at him brightly saying that it's fine. It's just then that he cakmed down he must have been so worried that he acted a little rough I think today is the right time to give him the answer that he needs to hear "Calix, should we go and stroll to the garden. I just want to have a breathe of mind" I said as I look outside. Since we're at the second floor of the main palace, we can overlook the garden from here properly Noticing my mood, he wrapp
"It's not like I don't want you to be the next empress and ruler of this empire because I knew very well that you are a competent person so I'd like you to heat me out first before puttinf that kind of expression in your face. It feels like I betrayed you" Dad said'But really.. Why?'Not like I am sad about it because honestly, that job is too burdensome for me as well. Aristocrats fughts and succesions right. Those are just too tiring for me to even do but it's juat too sudden for me so I don't know how am I supposed to react. Hearing his words, I tried to think more but when I saw that he's still staring at my face,I cleared my face and mind while I give my full attention to what he's about to say."You know, since both of you are now grown up and I know sooner or later, you will get married. I figured out that it'll be hard for you ti managed the duchy as the dychess and the whole empire so K decided to delay it for now and wait until.you final
As I was thinking what she meant about it, a knight called me from the outside of my room"Your highness, his majesty is aaking you to come to his office" and so, after hearing the knight speak, I immediately moved to stand. As you know, I have been worrying for a lot of minutes now and I felt like if I don't go now, I'll definiteky die wonderng what is the reason of their so ling talk.There, I bid goodbye to.my lady in waiting whom I didn't has a long talk with and immediately got escorted by a knight towards dad's office. Of course as I was walking I became even more nervous and my heart beated like crazy.Soon, we reached his office. Before finalky entering, I tried to eavesdrop first to hear some talk inaide byt i didn't heard any and the knigts aroynd also looked at me strangely. They are pribabKy wondering qhy I am acting like this so I withdrew my head from the door.and fixed myself. It will be bad if my dignity got ruined here. I even made that for year
Everything went well and now, it has been months already since the ball had happened. We had our first monthsary together and enjoyed being in a relationship but today, strangely enough, both of us were summomed by my father. He said that he has something to talk about Calix and I so i was realky nervous. Actually, I kmew very well that dad is against of our relationship even before and until now so I was really hesitant and was wondering what it is that he has to say for him to summomed both Calix an I in a short noticed. Now, i am still eating my breakfast alome since Calix was already there talking with my alone as well.'I'm really nervous. Why.m did he even saud that we has to meet him separately. Now, I am getting more and more nervous as seconds passed'If I continue eating like this, I don't think I'll be able to digest every foods that are currentlt on my table. In the end, I had to call my.maids and lady in waiting to ask them to get these food sout of this t
I looked at the front where two of my bestfriends ar wstanding at. Lalaine and Calix. I can't help but feel bad as I look at the both of them. I don't know, maybe I just accept the fact that they are auited to each other"Rylie, are you sad?" Blyhe asked as he glanced at the front as well. I didn't answered . This girl have always known that I like Lalaine for a long time now so I don't th8nk I have to act as cheerful as what I usually do. There, I stayed as quiet as I can and bitterly smiled"Why didn't you confessed if you loved her this much? You knew her very well, she won't know it unless you tell it yourself" she said as low as she can fearing that someone may hear us talking"You know it as well too. I am not a someone who deserves her yet thatvs why I did my best to prove myself before confessing but I didnvt know until two weeks ago that they are already in a relationship" I said again and glanced at Calix who's now looking at me as well.I know
"Your majesty? Doena't her highness and the duke suits each other?" I looked at aide full of displeased expression. There's no way that that bastard suits my daughter. That bastard. How dare ge acts cunning tonm get Lalaine's heart."They are far from like that. Stoo blabbering so much and do your work. You'r enot getting paid for your chitchats" Insaid as I handed more papwrs to him for him to work on."But your majesty, why did you apprived of thsir relationship if you're still not satisfied with duke Finiell?" He once again so I threw him some dagger eyes to make him move. I have been too kind to this guy to act like this. I shoukd some times punish this Aide.Come to think of it, the reason why I approved of them. It's not because I found that shitty bastard deserving of Lalaine rather, it's because Lalaine likes him but if now, I would have killed him on the spot right after I knew that he and my daughter are going out. Alao, it's not like I have to w
"Her highness, the crown princess and His excellency, the duke is here!" the knight announced as we reach the hall. As expected, a lit of people are currebtly inside inckuding the knights. Some nobles whispered to each others as usual while the knights juat looked at us in amazement. Well, this must have yhe second time of me.meeting them so I gave them a short smile while Calix juat maintained his indifderent expressions toward them. The surrounding is as expensive as usual. Golds are everywhere and silvers are also distributed well in designs. The chandelier were also replaced. It seems like this Ceremony is juat that important.Again, I looked around the hall. There are also noble ladies tahtbare currently present inside the hall so I gentky nodded at the sight"Let's go over my seat" I said and pointed at the front thrones alimg with dad's. Since Calix is still a duke, he doesn't have a throne but he can stay beside me alk he want just like dad's aide qho alw