It took me nearly an hour to finally figure out the right way to the center of the maze garden. My feet are now wounded from these unexpected long walk because it felt like—not just felt but did have walk in all the wrong path and dead end of this maze garden before I solve the puzzle of this maze. With the pair of my heels on my hand. I walk to the greenhouse that this garden maze is hiding from everyone. Seeing this structure and the flowers inside of it is like a reward for the long walk that can possibly be consider as a death march. The monumental dome-shaped buildings of iron and glass and the glass galleries looks like they are dated back to the late 19th century. This place is like a silent witness to everything that has happened in the palace and to the people who once lived and rule this place. My head reminded me that this place belongs to Averi and that I shouldn't be here. Marthe warned me about this place but I can't keep my hand to myself. I am curious of this place.
Radj and I have been standing in the grand foyer of the palace for the last five minutes. I heard from Radj's radio that the Rolls-Royce where the crown prince is on his way to the palace and he should be here any moment from now. I woke up an hour earlier from my usual schedule because of his highness arrival today. As his future wife, it's my obligation to wait for him to come home just like how any other stay at home wife does, the only difference is that Orius has these small welcoming committee and it's not just me who is waiting for him in front of the door. I was about to move from my spot when I saw the black car stopped. Seconds after that. His head of security steps out from the shotgun seat. He opened the door for Orius. The crown prince looks restless. Dark circles under his eyes are noticeable, his beard grows too. It suites him but I don't really like it, nevertheless, he still look so handsome and an apple to everyone's eyes. He pulled up a bright smile when he saw
A playful light of the sun that's about to end in a fine afternoon. Red and white blanket against the soft green grass meters away from the lake shore. This picnic is set up in the same way that I imagined it. There's a basket of fruits in the middle, a charcuterie board filled with cold cuts, berries, cheese, sandwiches and wine. Prince Orius offered me his hand. Just like earlier, he is the first one to jump off from Ace. He turned back his body to me afterwards helping me out of Ace's back too."Wait up," he said and then he looks around. Prince Orius pointed a tree planted near the lake, "I'll tie him up there so he can eat and drink too while we spend our time here," he said that I nod my head too to agree. We walks out from each other. He is headed to the left while I am headed to the right. I run my eyes around the pockets of my jeans in search for my phone. I wanted to take a picture with him but I guess I left my phone inside of my bag. I lick my lower lip and cheered up
I heard him called my name for the third time and still. I didn't bother to look back at him and I continued to walk. I'd rather trail my way back to the royal vineyard and have my feet bleed because of it than to ride in the same horse with him. The thought of us being close to each other just like how Orius and clung to each other earlier sent shivers down my spine. I wouldn't be able to take it. "Eli!" He shouted my name. Controlled anger and irritation is now evident on his voice. Hearing those made me froze. I stilled on my spot until Averi is standing before me. I blinked my eyes. Open, close, rub the lid of it and open again just to be sure that I am not imagining things and that he's reallt standing in front of me.I gazes at my back. His black horse with a gleaming shiny hair is standing steps away from us, untied and yet it's not doing anything to runaway from us. His horse is trained properly, it's rare for horses to have such discipline. I think it's way more obedient th
It could be that Marthe is just too keen-eyed the she notice everything around her. Either that or Averi and I are too obvious. Silence is the only answer that I can give to her after she asked me what is it that I want to do with Averi. I, myself don't really know what I want to do with Averi—of course my mind wants to do the right and most logical thinking and that is to set a boundary, a line between the two of us that we should never cross again to maintain the peace and harmony in our life, but, the thing with setting boundary and line. The more one see how visible it is, the braver they become to try and dare cross it. It's ironic how people became so curious of something they were told to never even think about. The more we knew how absolute forbbiden something is, the more we want to experience them. I asked Bethy to prepare a bath for me when I arrived at the palace. I am not particularly hot or feeling uncomfortable with all the sweats in my body. I just need the warm and s
"Eli." That was the third time that he calls for my name. His face is writhing and and squirming as if he is having a nightmare. I stretched my hand to reach for his forehead. I wanted to wipe the sweat off that part of his body but before I could even do that. I heard noises from outside of his room. I turned my head to the close door and saw the rattling of the doorknob. Someone's about to open the door. I started to panic. No one should see me her, if they do then I am screwed. I don't have a single idea on how I'll be able to explain to them my reason for sneaking in the commander knight's room while he was sleeping. Averi hold my pulse. I was too close to shouting out of shock when he covered my mouth with his hand. My eyes grew bigger when I saw him wide awake, not just that. He looks like he is in a better condition now. He placed his forefinger on his mouth, telling me to keep my mouth shout and to follow him. Quickly, he dragged me to his bathroom. Just in time when he clo
I sit up straight before my dresser where I am currently stilled while Bethy is drying my hair. Bethy is technically Marthe's underling. It's their first time to work for the same person which is me but they have known each other ever since.I was anxious earlier this morning that my lady-in waiting will end up telling Marthe how we snuck in Averi's room. I have been watching her since then but it seems like her tongue is guarded. For now, I can be at ease. "The polo game will be hold in honour of the late Arryn City Football Club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, today, April 24, 2022. People expects her Grace and His Majesty to visit the club ground's to honour Srivaddhanaprabha and three others who were killed in a helicopter crash nearby," Marthe said. She handed her ipod to one of the woman under her and she silently watch me as I opened my YSL lipstick. I am currently looking for a perfect shade that will go well with the L.K Bennett's Madison dress in pink silk chiffon.The dres
Bethy and Marthe was about to enter my quarter as well when I stopped walking, halting their incoming movement. The two look surprise and caught off-guard as I drive them away by taking two steps forward. With a questioning look on their orbs. The two take a step back. I hold the handle of the door and put on a smile on my lips. "I would like to be alone. I am not feeling well. I-I might skip dinner," I told them in advance just so they would no longer come knocking at my door when it's dinner time. I would rathe starve myself than show up at the dining hall after what happened in the polo match. I appreciate you looking after her but refrain yourself, Averi. It's my job to look after her, is it not? We don't want the people who sees you two paint the both of you with malice.I breathe deeply and lightly shakes my head. I keep hearing those words of Orius. It's making me anxious and driving me on the edge of my sanity. I was so confident that Marthe would be the only person who'll
Holding my nude color four inch pumps on my left hand. I continue to walk through the maze garden with the route that I have managed to memorize since the first time that I have been here. After I had that talk with my mother. I don't feel good and I kinda want to hide myself from everyone else. If I went straight to my room. I figured out that Queen Orla will barge in that suite of mine. I have told her disrespectful words and though she was speechless when I left her by herself down the hall. I knew that we are not really done with that conversation and that's what I am trying to avoid. Before I left Fenrys for Arryn. We already have a big gap between us and tonight, it became bigger. As a daughter that still years for a mother figure that I really didn't get to have while growing up. The last that I want to happen is for a relationship to completely crumble and to widen the gap between the two of us to the point where we can no longer see each other, where are relationship would b
"We have arrived your highness and your grace," Radj announced seconds after the car stops in front of the palace. He unfastened his seatbelt and so I did it with mine. I could no longer wait for the palace guards to come and open the door by my side so I did it myself. Before I left the car. I saw Orius smirking at me. I tried to maintain my grace and poise as I rush inside, accommodating everyone inside that I walk pass through because I don't want a rumor about me being rude to the palace made and staff to begin and fly until these so called fake news reaches Fenrys. The least thing that I need to be at is on my mother and brother's bad side because I need them in order for me to escape this arrangement. I am currently standing on the first step of the grandstaircase with my hand on the golden railing when Bethy calls addresses me. My grasp on the railing tighten. What is it that they want from me now? I thought that the press conference for Hera Beauty which I managed to pull
"Kaith why is that when the crown prince visited your suite. Your eyes are blazing in hatred. I know for a fact that you like someone else and you are not the first royalty to feel that way but why do you hate him that much? You look at him like how your late father looks at your mother, disgusted by them.I never knew I have something that is running on my head until I saw Mirren silently clapping her hand for my attention. I subtly blink my eyes and that's when I realize that I am in the middle of press conference for Hera Beauty. I looked down on the microphone that I have on my hand and to the people around me. They seem like they are waiting for me to answer something. I wish I have an idea what that question is all about but unfortunately. I didn't get to hear it and I don't have an idea what the hell it is. "Miss Kaith." A female reported wearing a black Chanel tweed blazer calls for my attention. She is probably the one who asks me the question that I won't be able to answe
"Elide, we have something that we need to talk and sort out because it's not good to keep secret from your fiancé and future husband," Orius whispered in my ears. His hand finally let go of my shoulder and then he took a step back. Allowing me to see his face. His eyes darkened. Orius is gritting his teeth but he managed to made it look like as if he is smiling lovingly at me. "I'll wait for you in the study hall," he said. Orius tilted his head to the side to give himself a look at his brother through his peripheral vision. When sated at his stolen glimpses, he look back at me before he walk pass through me, leading the way to the study hall. And though he didn't say anything about following him immediately. I knew that he expects me to run after him. Averi waited for his brother to vanish himself in the hall way before he approaches me. He harshly grabs the boquet of ecuadorian roses from my hand. He throw it straight to the floor. "You are severely allergic to any type of roses
I fucking need to stop thinking about that thing. Averi used to be Arryn's crown prince and supposedly. He is the one that I am bound to marry but for some reason he gave up his birth right and he decided that he wants to become their commander knight instead of having an absolute right to rule over the kingdom and the people here. That is the thing of the past and I should not bother myself with it, but at the back of my mind. I want to agree to Malik. Averi is the perfect cut for the royal title that Orius holds."Y-Your Grace, are you okay? Or are you feeling sick again?" Bethy asked. I immediately move my head to the side as a response to her question. Muscle on her face relaxes upon hearing that. She gestures me the way to the dining hall. Malik is a good cook, I think he is a better cook than the royal chef that we have in Fenrys. He prepared tonight's meal and I am looking forward to taste his specialty.Breathe in and breathe out. I shake my hand as if it's going to help me s
I fucking need to stop thinking about that thing. Averi used to be Arryn's crown prince and supposedly. He is the one that I am bound to marry but for some reason he gave up his birth right and he decided that he wants to become their commander knight instead of having an absolute right to rule over the kingdom and the people here. That is the thing of the past and I should not bother myself with it, but at the back of my mind. I want to agree to Malik. Averi is the perfect cut for the royal title that Orius holds."Y-Your Grace, are you okay? Or are you feeling sick again?" Bethy asked. I immediately move my head to the side as a response to her question. Muscle on her face relaxes upon hearing that. She gestures me the way to the dining hall. Malik is a good cook, I think he is a better cook than the royal chef that we have in Fenrys. He prepared tonight's meal and I am looking forward to taste his specialty.Breathe in and breathe out. I shake my hand as if it's going to help me s
I took the pitcher from Bethy's hand just when she was about to pour the freshly squeeze lemon juice to Malik's crystal glass. At first, she was hesitant to let me do the serving but through the encouragement that my eyes are giving her. She sighs in defeat and handed me the pitcher. I subtly move my hand to shove her away as well those palace maids standing meters away from us. They are stationed there just in case Malik and I needs something, they can easily come to us and provide but I think. If there's anything my brother and I needs. It's privacy. "Your lady-in waiting is cute. I like her. On the second thought she is perfection. The word cute does not do justice in describing her," he commented. Malik's eyes are after Bethy's. He is particularly watching how her butt moves as she walks away. "Hey, stop staring at her like that. She is a good friend of mine and I don't like that you are sexualizing her." I hit his head with my hand before I continue to pour in the juice on his
Bethy and Marthe was about to enter my quarter as well when I stopped walking, halting their incoming movement. The two look surprise and caught off-guard as I drive them away by taking two steps forward. With a questioning look on their orbs. The two take a step back. I hold the handle of the door and put on a smile on my lips. "I would like to be alone. I am not feeling well. I-I might skip dinner," I told them in advance just so they would no longer come knocking at my door when it's dinner time. I would rathe starve myself than show up at the dining hall after what happened in the polo match. I appreciate you looking after her but refrain yourself, Averi. It's my job to look after her, is it not? We don't want the people who sees you two paint the both of you with malice.I breathe deeply and lightly shakes my head. I keep hearing those words of Orius. It's making me anxious and driving me on the edge of my sanity. I was so confident that Marthe would be the only person who'll
I sit up straight before my dresser where I am currently stilled while Bethy is drying my hair. Bethy is technically Marthe's underling. It's their first time to work for the same person which is me but they have known each other ever since.I was anxious earlier this morning that my lady-in waiting will end up telling Marthe how we snuck in Averi's room. I have been watching her since then but it seems like her tongue is guarded. For now, I can be at ease. "The polo game will be hold in honour of the late Arryn City Football Club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, today, April 24, 2022. People expects her Grace and His Majesty to visit the club ground's to honour Srivaddhanaprabha and three others who were killed in a helicopter crash nearby," Marthe said. She handed her ipod to one of the woman under her and she silently watch me as I opened my YSL lipstick. I am currently looking for a perfect shade that will go well with the L.K Bennett's Madison dress in pink silk chiffon.The dres